A long island iced tea is a type of alcoholic mixed drink typically made with vodka tequila light rum triple sec gin and a splash of cola which gives the drink the same amber hue as its namesake.
Long island ice tea drink.
And yet somehow it works.
A popular version mixes equal parts vodka tequila gin rum triple sec with 1 1 2 parts sour mix and a splash of cola.
The recipe reads more like a frat house hazing than one of the world s most popular cocktails.
1 2 to 1 ounce tequila.
The long island iced tea has a much higher alcohol concentration than most mixed drinks approximately 22.
1 ounce triple sec.
1 ounce sour mix.
1 ounce light rum like bacardi.
Lastly it is decorated with the lemon and straw after stirring with bar spoon smoothly.
On paper the long island iced tea is one hot mess of a drink.
1 to 1 1 4 cups ice cubes.
Step 1 combine vodka tequila gin rum triple sec simple syrup and lemon juice in a highball glass.
Open the liquor cabinet and follow these simple instructions for an authentic long island iced tea.
Fill with ice and top with cola for color.