how yo make long island iced tea

Make Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is a popular, classic cocktail. It is characterized by a combination of five distinct liquors, namely gin, vodka, white rum, tequila, and triple sec. Although it sounds like it would be a sweet, fruity drink, all the liquors in it make the drink surprisingly refreshing and almost taste like lemonade. Creating a great Long Island Iced Tea is easy, with the following steps:

Ingredients

• • 1 part Gin

• • 1 part Vodka

• • 1 part Tequila

• • 1 part White Rum

• • 1 part Triple sec

• • 1 ½ parts Sweet & Sour Mix

• • Splash of Cola

Instructions

1. 1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

1. 1. Add the 5 spirits and sweet & sour mix to the glass.

1. 1. Top off with a splash of cola.

1. 1. Gently stir.

1. 1. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Conclusion

A Long Island Iced Tea can be a complex and delicious cocktail. With the right balance of spirits to sweet & sour mix and cola, it can be the perfect drink for a hot summer day. So mix up a batch and enjoy!