Long Island Iced Tea
A popular and potent cocktail made with a mix of five different spirits, topped with cola, creating a drink that tastes like iced tea.
Ingredients
- Vodka 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Tequila 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Rum 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Gin 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Triple Sec 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz (30ml)
- Simple Syrup 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Cola Top up
- Ice As needed
- Lemon Wedge For garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up with cola.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
History & Origins
The Long Island Iced Tea was created in the 1970s by bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt, who invented the drink for a contest to create a new mixed drink using Triple Sec. Despite its name, the cocktail doesn't contain any tea. It became widely popular in the 1980s and remains a staple in bars around the world, known for its strong, yet refreshing flavor.