Long Drink
Long Island Iced Tea
How to make a Long Island Iced Tea - the strong longdrink of five spirits with cola and lemon. This is how the notorious party classic succeeds.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Long Island Iced Tea is the notorious heavyweight cocktail with no fewer than five spirits in the glass. Yet it tastes deceptively easy-drinking like iced tea - and that is exactly what makes it so dangerously popular. A party classic from the 1970s that deserves respect and wants to be enjoyed slowly.
Instructions
- Add vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec to the shaker.
- Add lemon juice and a little simple syrup.
- Fill up with ice cubes and shake briefly.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top up with a splash of cola and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Garnish: Lemon wedge and straw
Pro tip: Despite the five spirits, balance is important - only a splash of cola to top up, otherwise it gets cloyingly sweet. It should look like iced tea, not like cola.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the drink called Iced Tea even though there is no tea in it?
The Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea. The cola and lemon give it the color and look of iced tea - hence the name.
How strong is a Long Island Iced Tea?
Very strong. With five spirits it is one of the most alcoholic standard cocktails of all, which is why it should be enjoyed with care.
Where does the Long Island Iced Tea come from?
The most popular story places it in the 1970s at a bar in Long Island, New York. Other sources cite older origins.
Ingredients
- Vodka2 cl
- White rum2 cl
- Gin2 cl
- Tequila2 cl
- Triple Sec (orange liqueur)2 cl
- Lemon juice (fresh)3 cl
