Classic Long Island Iced Tea

by ShakeAndSip
Prep: 5m
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Ingredients
Servings:1
1ozvodka
1ozgin
1ozlight rum
1oztequila
1oztriple sec
1ozsour mix
1/2ozcola
1lemon
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Fill the glass

    Pack a tall Collins or highball glass all the way to the top with ice. A full glass of ice keeps everything cold and stops the drink from getting watery too fast.

  1. 2

    Build it

    Pour in the vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix right over the ice. Yes, five spirits — trust the ratios, it comes together smooth, not harsh.

  2. 3

    Top and stir

    Add the splash of cola last. That's what gives it the iced-tea color and a little fizz. Give it one quick stir to combine — don't overwork it.

  3. 4

    Garnish and serve

    Cut a slice of lemon and drop it on the rim or straight in the glass. Grab a straw and sip slow — this one goes down way easier than it should.

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Classic Long Island Iced Tea

Created by: ShakeAndSip

Prep Time: 5m
0
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz light rum
  • 1 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz sour mix
  • 1/2 oz cola
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Fill the glassPack a tall Collins or highball glass all the way to the top with ice. A full glass of ice keeps everything cold and stops the drink from getting watery too fast.
  2. Build itPour in the vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix right over the ice. Yes, five spirits — trust the ratios, it comes together smooth, not harsh.
  3. Top and stirAdd the splash of cola last. That's what gives it the iced-tea color and a little fizz. Give it one quick stir to combine — don't overwork it.
  4. Garnish and serveCut a slice of lemon and drop it on the rim or straight in the glass. Grab a straw and sip slow — this one goes down way easier than it should.

Notes & Tips

Five liquors sounds unhinged, but the sour mix and cola pull it all together into something dangerously drinkable. Keep every pour to an even ounce and you'll get that balanced, tea-colored classic instead of a rocket fuel situation. Want it a touch mellower? Drop the tequila to a half ounce and add a little more cola. Mocktail swap: skip all the booze and build a "Long Island" mocktail with 3 oz cold-brewed black tea, 1 oz lemonade, a splash of orange juice, and a top of cola over ice — same color, same citrusy vibe, fully sober-friendly.