Long Island Iced Tea

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5 from 7 votes

Tart lemon and sweet soda come together in this ultra boozy cocktail. Everyone needs to try this drink at least once.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Prep Time 4

Total Time 4

Servings Drinks

Calories 459kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

2 Ounces Margaritaville Gold Tequila
2 Ounces Smirnoff Vodka
2 Ounces Bacardi White Rum
2 Ounces Triple Sec
4 Ounces Simple Syrup
4 Ounces Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
2 Ounces Coke Cola
Ice
Fresh Mint and Lemon Wedges For Garnish

Instructions

Fill 2 glasses with ice.
Using a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, vodka, white rum, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
Pour into glasses and top with Coke Cola.
Garnish with mint and a lemon slice.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

Gold Tequila: Tequila is alcohol from the agave plant and originates in Mexico. Tequila comes in two colors, silver, and gold. The main difference is their length of aging. Silver tequila is aged for two months at the most, while gold tequila is aged for two months at the least, and sometimes even longer than a year. The aging process gives it its golden color and changes its flavor profile.

- - Flavor: Gold tequila is slightly sweeter than other varieties.
  - Cost: $12-$15
  - Strength: 80 proof or 40% ABV
  - Brands: I like Margaritaville.
Triple Sec: Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur. It originates from France, and is quite similar to Cointreau. I used the brand Arrow.
- Flavor: Triple sec is made by steeping orange peels in a spirit, which gives it its strong orange flavor.
- Cost: $8-$10
- Strength: 30 proof of 15% ABV
- Location: Look for it near the Schnapps.
White Rum: Rum is a liquor that originates in the Caribbean and is made by distilling sugarcane. Look for white rum that is not aged as long as dark rum.
- Flavor: Crisp with notes of citrus and a hint of vanilla.
- Brand: I like Bacardi.
- Strength: 80 proof or 40% ABV
- Cost:$10-$15
Vodka: Most vodka is made from wheat. I prefer the Smirnoff brand.
- Flavor: It adds more alcohol than flavor to think drink.
- Cost: $12-$15
- Strength: 80 proof or 40% ABV
Simple Syrup: Simple syrup is made by simmering equal parts sugar and water until they combine to create a syrup. Simple syrup can be homemade or bought at the store. You can also use different flavors to add a twist to your drink, such as vanilla or orange.
Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed juice for the most flavor.

Tips

Get the Most Juice From Your Lemon: Microwave it for 20-30 seconds and then roll it on the counter to get the most juice possible.
Measure Precisely: Ratios are important when using this many ingredients. A typical shot class contains 1.5 ounces. You can also measure using a jigger, a tablespoon, or even a food scale that measures in MLs. One tablespoon=.5 ounces.
Shaken Not Stirred: Do not stir all the ingredients together. It can be tempting to simply pour the alcohol and the cola into one glass and stir, but this will result in a sub-par cocktail. Instead, follow the directions, shake the liquors in your cocktail shaker, and pour the cola over. The shake is essential for dilution and for combining the ingredients effectively.
No Cocktail Shaker?: No problem! Use a mason jar instead.
Don't skip the garnish: Nothing will elevate your status as a bartender like a fun garnish.
Make Clear Ice: Use bottled water for crystal clear cubes.

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