Cocktail · Spirit-forward
Long Island Iced Tea
Five spirits united by cola and ambition. Contains no tea, takes no prisoners.
How to order it: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, splash of cola. Respect it or regret it.
Flavor profile
Sweetness6
Bitterness1
Strength9
Freshness6
Richness2
Sparkle5
Daring5
The recipe
- ½ oz each: vodka, gin, white rum, blanco tequila, Cointreau
- ¾ oz lemon juice; ½ oz simple
- Top with a splash of cola
- Tall glass, lots of ice
- Lemon wedge; pace yourself
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