Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail Drink. 

One classic cocktail recipe that combines almost all of the major liquors, including tequila, is the Long Island Iced Tea. Mix one half ounce of each of the following liquors: vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec. Add one ounce of sweet and sour mix and a splash of cola. Enjoy the flavors of the summer in the Hamptons in a highball glass. 

When looking for a refreshing drink on a hot day, there is nothing better than a tall glass of iced tea. Not only is it thirst-quenching, but it is also a great source of hydration. There are so many variations of iced tea that you can make, but one of the most popular is the Long Island Iced Tea. This is a perfect drink for the person who likes to have a little bit of everything in their drink. The Long Island Iced Tea is made with gin, vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, and cola. The cola provides a nice sweet taste and the alcohol content is perfect for a drink that you want to relax with.

Long Island Iced Tea, Illustrated by the Drunken Artist. ©

Long Island Iced Tea Ingredients:

1 oz. tequila
1 oz. gin
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. rum
1 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. sweet and sour mix
Splash of cola

When you need a little pick-me-up, or if you're celebrating a big occasion, this is the drink for you. A blend of five liquors, including vodka, gin, tequila, triple sec, and rum, mixed with cola and sweet and sour mix, served over ice in a tall glass. The quintessential summer drink, the Long Island Iced Tea is the perfect cocktail for your next backyard barbecue. With a little bit of sweetness and a whole lot of booze, this drink is sure to take the edge off. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or out on the town, the Long Island Iced Tea is a surefire way to get the party started.

Tequila: Jose Cuervo Silver

Gin: Hendricks Gin or Bombay Sapphire Gin

Vodka: Grey Goose, ketel one vodka, Absolut, 

Rum: Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Sailor Jerry spiced rum, Mount Grey,