Long Island iced tea is a classic cocktail that is known for its strong alcoholic content. This recipe uses top-shelf ingredients to create a delicious and sophisticated version of the drink.
Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Long Island Iced Tea Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 1.5 ounces gin
- 1.5 ounces rum
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- 1.5 ounces triple sec
- 4 ounces cola
- 1 lemon wedge, for garnish
Long Island Iced Tea Instructions:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Cooking time:
- This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make.
Nutrition facts:
- Serving size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
Serving size: This recipe makes 1 cocktail, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
Long Island Iced Tea Tips:
- Use top-shelf ingredients to make the best-tasting Long Island iced tea.
- For a sweeter drink, add a splash of simple syrup or honey to the cocktail.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge or a lime wedge.
Enjoy!
Here are some additional tips for making the perfect top-shelf Long Island iced tea:
- Use a good-quality vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Chill the cocktail shaker and glass before making the drink.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously to combine the ingredients and to aerate the drink.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge or a lime wedge.
With these tips, you'll be sure to make a delicious and impressive Long Island iced tea that everyone will enjoy.
