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Jamaican Iced Tea

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Alcoholic Cocktail Hurricane Glass 6 ingredients

Recipe

  • 3/4 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Rum (Dark)
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix

Instructions

Basically a Long Beach Iced Tea with Myers in place of Rum (Light), and Pineapple in place of Cranberry Juice. Best if prepared in a mixing cup with ice, shaken, and poured (ice and all) into a hurricane glass. To serve in a Collins glass (which is usually somewhat smaller), cut the bottle pours back to 1/2 oz each, and mixers back to 1 oz each. To make a flag garnish, spear whatever Fruit you are using (in this case a split chunk of Pineapple) all the way through with a toothpick. Stick a Maraschino Cherry on the exposed top end of the toothpick, then hang the whole thing on the side of the glass.

About Jamaican Iced Tea

The Jamaican Iced Tea is a vibrant and tropical twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, known for its potent mix of spirits and refreshing, fruity flavors. This cocktail combines 3/4 oz each of vodka, gin, dark rum, and triple sec, creating a robust base with a complex blend of flavors. The addition of 2 oz of pineapple juice introduces a sweet and exotic note, while the 2 oz of sweet and sour mix adds a tangy balance, making it a perfect drink for those who enjoy a sweet yet refreshing cocktail experience. The dark rum gives the drink a richer depth, distinguishing it from its more famous cousin, the Long Island Iced Tea.

The Jamaican Iced Tea embodies the island spirit with its tropical ingredients, but unlike many cocktails with geographical names, it doesn't have a direct historical tie to Jamaica. Instead, it reflects the trend of the 1980s and 1990s to create new, tropical-themed variations of established cocktails, catering to the growing popularity of tiki bars and the desire for exotic flavor profiles. This cocktail's appeal lies in its balanced sweetness and complexity, offering a taste of the tropics in every sip.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Hurricane Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!

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This drink uses 6 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

  1. Vodka
  2. Gin
  3. Rum (Dark)
  4. Triple Sec
  5. Pineapple Juice
  6. Sweet and Sour Mix

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