Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is a popular cocktail known for its strong alcohol content and deceptive taste, resembling non-alcoholic iced tea. This cocktail is a mix of equal parts of vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and triple sec, combined with a splash of cola and sour mix, creating a potent but smooth drink. Despite its name, it contains no tea. The addition of cola gives it a tea-like appearance and a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that masks its alcoholic strength. Served in a highball glass, often garnished with a lemon wedge or slice, the Long Island Iced Tea is a favorite for its ability to combine multiple spirits into one refreshing, powerful drink. Its origins are disputed, with claims dating back to the 1920s, but it gained widespread popularity in the 1970s.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Collins 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 7 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

1. Vodka
2. Tequila
3. Rum
4. Gin
5. Triple Sec
6. Sweet and Sour Mix
7. Soda (Cola)