What is in a long island iced tea mixed drink

Ingredients

Method

• STEP 1

  Pour the vodka, gin, tequila, rum and triple sec into a large (1.5l) jug, and add lime juice to taste. Half fill the jug with ice, then stir until the outside feels cold.

  One thing must be cleared up about the Long Island Iced Tea straight away: It is living a lie. For starters, it's not entirely clear that it's actually from Long Island. That's debatable. But, folks, it is most assuredly not tea. You will not find a drop of tea in this cocktail. But don't hold that against it. Read on to learn how to make this 5-star recipe for Long Island Iced Tea.

  Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

  What's In a Long Island Iced Tea?

  Some people have asked, does the Long Island iced tea have alcohol in it? Boy does it ever!

  The Long Island iced tea is the liquor-cabinet equivalent of what the kids once called a "suicide soda" (a big ol' splash of every drink from the soda fountain into one enormous ice-filled cup). On the face of it, the Long Island Iced tea doesn't seem tenable: Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec — all mingling in the same cocktail glass, tempered only by a dash of sweet and sour mix and a splash of cola. Sounds like trouble. And obviously it can be.

  But it's undisputable, this cocktail proves itself an unlikely success, and a prime example of when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Tossing all of these strong spirits together somehow softens the edges off of each individual spirit. It's a marvel of science, frankly. Somehow this cocktail, seemingly of odds and ends from the liquor cabinet, manages the impossible: it actually tastes good. Very good. So be careful out there, folks.

  How to Make Long Island Iced Tea

  You'll find the full recipe with all the ingredients and measurements, below, but making a Long Island Iced Tea couldn't be easier. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all the various alcohols plus the sweet and sour mix. Hold aside the cola for now. Cover the cocktail shaker and give it a good shake to let all the spirits mix and chill. The Long Island Iced Tea is typically served in a Collins glass or a hurricane glass over a lot of fresh ice with a big splash of cola poured over the top, which creates that tea-like color. Add a slice of fresh lemon for garnish (and to give it that innocent iced tea look) and enjoy responsibly.

  Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

  "This IS the Original and Famous LIIT recipe! You got it so right!" says rwladywolf. "The only thing I do differently is put it all in the Tom Collins glass and then roll it into a shaker and back in the Tom Collins glass and then garnish with lemon!"

  "This was plenty strong, and tasted WAY better than what you pick up in a normal bar," says LazyFoodieGirl. "I know it's not 'authentic' but the first time I made this, we actually didn't have cola on hand, so I subbed with ginger ale, and it was pretty dang good that way too!"

  "This is so delicious," raves chicaD. "It somehow seems to cancel out the alcohol taste, and there-in is the rub! You could easily drink these in the same quantities as you would regular iced tea. Don't."

  More Like This

  Why Ice Is the Key to Great Cocktails
  Quick and Easy Cocktails for Your Home Happy Hour

  Editorial contributions by Carl Hanson

  Ingredients

  • ½ fluid ounce vodka

  • ½ fluid ounce rum

  • ½ fluid ounce gin

  • ½ fluid ounce tequila

  • ½ fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)

  • 1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix

  • 1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste

  • 1 lemon slice

  Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.

     Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

  I Made It Print

  Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  262Calories0gFat23gCarbs0gProtein

  Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label

  Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe 1Calories 262% Daily Value *Total Fat 0g0%Sodium 3mg0%Total Carbohydrate 23g8%Dietary Fiber 1g2%Total Sugars 21gProtein 0gVitamin C 10mg52%Calcium 9mg1%Iron 0mg1%Potassium 23mg0%

  * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

  ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

  (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

  What is in the Long Island Iced Tea Mix?

  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Triple Sec, and lemon juice into the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously to combine and chill. Pour the mixture, ice and all, into 2 glasses or beer mugs and top off with the cola.

  How many alcohols are in a Long Island Iced Tea?

  In spite of its looks, this tricky cocktail doesn't contain any tea at all – instead, it's made up of light rum, tequila, gin, vodka, and triple sec, bringing each highball glass to a whopping 22% alcohol volume!

  Does a Long Island Iced Tea have tequila?

  The Long Island Iced Tea is a heady cocktail made with tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, lime and lemon juice topped with a splash of cola. Learn how to make the classic Long Island drink plus a few fun variations.

  Does Long Island Iced Tea actually have tea in it?

  Summertime is an ideal time to serve the Long Island Iced Tea, because its taste is reminiscent of iced tea even though there's no tea in it at all. The Long Island Iced Tea features cola, all the white liquors, Triple Sec and lemon juice. It mostly tastes like a cola with orange and lemon juice added.