Long Drink
Texas Tea
How to make a Texas Tea - the reinforced variation of the Long Island Iced Tea with added bourbon. Five spirits, cola and lemon for a bold longdrink.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Texas Tea is the big brother of the Long Island Iced Tea: the same daring mix of several white spirits, only additionally reinforced with bourbon. Despite the many ingredients, it tastes surprisingly round like cold iced tea. A drink for the brave that does not miss its effect.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, gin, white rum, tequila and bourbon to the glass.
- Add a dash of lemon juice and stir briefly.
- Top up with cola until the typical iced tea color forms.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and serve with a straw.
Garnish: Lemon slice
Pro tip: The bourbon is the decisive difference from the Long Island Iced Tea - dose it sparingly, otherwise the woody note dominates the whole drink.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Texas Tea apart from the Long Island Iced Tea?
The Texas Tea additionally contains bourbon whiskey, which makes it taste bolder and spicier than the classic Long Island Iced Tea.
How strong is a Texas Tea?
With five different spirits, the Texas Tea is very potent and should be enjoyed in moderation.
Which cola is best?
A classic cola provides the right sweetness and the typical tea-colored look of the drink.
Ingredients
- Vodka2 cl
- Gin2 cl
- White rum2 cl
- Tequila2 cl
- Bourbon whiskey2 cl
- Colaas needed
