Long Island Iced Tea

Multi-Spirit Moderate Modern Classic

Ingredients

1 splash Cola
15 ml Gin - London Dry
60 ml Cola
60 ml Cola
1 splash Cola
15 ml Tequila Blanco
15 ml Vodka
15 ml Vodka
15 ml Rum - White
15 ml Triple Sec
15 ml Tequila Blanco
15 ml Rum - White
15 ml Gin - London Dry
15 ml Triple Sec
30 ml Sweet & Sour Mix
30 ml Sweet & Sour Mix
15 ml Vodka
15 ml Vodka
15 ml Tequila Blanco
15 ml Tequila Blanco
15 ml Rum - White
15 ml Gin - London Dry
15 ml Triple Sec
25 ml Lemon Juice
30 ml Simple Syrup
30 ml Simple Syrup
15 ml Rum - White
15 ml Gin - London Dry
15 ml Triple Sec
25 ml Lemon Juice

Garnish

Lemon
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon

Tools & Glassware

Bar spoon

Directions

Chill the glass
Fill with ice cubes
Add all ingredients
Top up with cola
Stir gently to combine
Garnish with a lemon slice (optional)

History

The Long Island Iced Tea widely believed to have been created by Robert "Rosebud" Butt, a bartender at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York, in 1972. He reportedly developed it as part of a contest to create a new drink using triple sec, and his version quickly gained popularity. Despite its name, the Long Island Iced Tea contains no actual tea, it’s named for its resemblance to iced tea in colour and taste. The drink became famous for its high alcohol content (around 22% ABV) and is often associated with college parties and strong cocktails.

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