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Long Island Iced Tea

Famously potent despite the name — contains no tea, just five white spirits: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec, with lemon, simple syrup, and cola. The cola gives it the amber color of iced tea. A legendary party cocktail that's stronger than it tastes.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz white rum
  • 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of cola
  • Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. 2. Add all spirits, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. 3. Stir briefly.
  4. 4. Top with a splash of cola for color.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Serve with a straw.
  6. 6. Drink responsibly — this is very strong.
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