Long Island Iced Tea is a famous and popular drink around the world, known for being strong and tasty. Although the name suggests, this cocktail does not contain tea, but a potent combination of different types of alcohol, including vodka, rum, tequila, gin and triple sec. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to make a strong and delicious Long Island Iced Tea.
Ingredients
To make a Long Island Iced Tea, you will need the following ingredients:
- 15 ml of vodka
- 15 ml of white rum
- 15 ml of tequila
- 15 ml of gin
- 15 ml of triple sec
- 25 ml fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml sugar syrup
- A splash of cola soda
- Lemon slices for decoration
This is the classic Long Island Iced Tea recipe, but you can adjust the amounts of alcohol to make it stronger or weaker depending on your personal preferences.
Equipment
In addition to the ingredients, you'll also need some basic bar equipment, including:
- A tall glass (also known as a Collins glass)
- A cocktail shaker
- A cocktail gauge (jigger)
- A bar spoon
- A lemon squeezer
Preparation
Now that you have all your ingredients and equipment ready, it's time to start making your Long Island Iced Tea. Follow these steps:
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, rum, tequila, gin and triple sec to the cocktail shaker.
- Add the lemon juice and sugar syrup.
- Shake the cocktail shaker well for about 10 seconds to combine all the ingredients.
- Fill the Collins glass with ice.
- Strain the mixture from a cocktail shaker into a glass over ice.
- Fill the glass with a splash of cola to give the cocktail its signature iced tea color.
- Decorate with a slice of lemon.
And there you have it - a delicious, strong Long Island Iced Tea!
Tips and Variations
While the classic Long Island Iced Tea recipe is delicious on its own, there are plenty of ways you can customize it to your taste. Here are some tips and variations you can try:
- For a stronger Long Island Iced Tea, increase the amount of alcohol and decrease the amount of cola. Just remember that this will also make the cocktail stronger in terms of alcohol flavor.
- If you like sweeter cocktails, you can increase the amount of sugar syrup. Alternatively, you can use a sweeter cola soda or add a splash of orange or pineapple juice.
- For a citrus twist, try substituting lime juice for lemon juice and adding a splash of cranberry juice. This will result in a cocktail known as a Long Beach Iced Tea.
- For a tropical twist, substitute pineapple juice for cola. This will result in a cocktail known as a Hawaiian Iced Tea.
With these tips and the classic recipe in hand, you are well equipped to make a magnificent Long Island Iced Tea. Remember, the key to a great cocktail is the quality of the ingredients and the balance of flavors. So grab your cocktail shaker and start experimenting!
