Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Iced Tea is a potent cocktail that gained popularity in the 1970s. Its creation is often attributed to a bartender named Robert “Rosebud” Butt, who allegedly invented the drink during a competition at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York. The cocktail was designed to showcase a mix of several spirits while mimicking the appearance of iced tea, hence its name. Despite containing a combination of vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and triple sec, it is known for its surprisingly smooth and balanced flavor.
Flavor:
Long Island Iced Tea has a refreshing, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor with the citrusy brightness of lemon balancing the sweetness of cola. Despite the variety of strong spirits, the blend of alcohol is remarkably smooth, making it deceptively easy to drink.
IBA Category:
Contemporary Classics
Ingredients:
- 15 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Tequila
- 15 ml White rum
- 15 ml Gin
- 15 ml Cointreau
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 20 ml Simple syrup
- Coke
Recipe:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour 15 ml each of vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, and triple sec into the glass.
3. Add 25 ml fresh lemon juice and 30 ml simple syrup.
4. Top with a splash of cola and stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.