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Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent combination of the big five spirits. A top of cola turns this firewater into a dangerously innocuous cooler. Imbibe with caution!
Mix
0.5 shots of Tequila
0.5 shots of Light Rum
0.5 shots of Vodka
0.5 shots of Gin
0.5 shots of Triple Sec
1 shot of Lime Juice
Top up with Cola
Shake
Add the first six ingredients to the mixing tin with lots of ice, shake thoroughly, strain over lots of ice and top up with Cola.
Pour
Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Ingredient Profile
A Lime wedge garnishes a Long Island Iced Tea cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
PartyCocktails.com's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Long Island Iced Tea cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Measure 0.5 shots of Triple Sec and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 1 shot of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Collins glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Gently stir.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge.