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top shelf long island tea recipe
Christina Orso

Long Island Iced Tea

This recipe makes one tall glass (or collins glass) full of strong, citrusy goodness.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ oz white rum or light rum
  • ½ oz gin
  • ½ oz white tequila
  • ½ oz vodka
  • ½ oz orange liqueur Triple Sec or Grand Marnier
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice or sour mix
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Splash of cola or lemon-lime soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon wedge or lemon slice for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice.
  2. Add white rum, gin, tequila, vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, until well chilled.
  4. Fill a tall glass (like a collins or highball glass) with fresh ice.
  5. Strain the mixture into the glass.
  6. Top with a splash of cola (or lemon-lime soda for a lighter variation).
  7. Garnish with a lemon wedge or slice.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!