Best Recipes - Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail (for a 500 ml glass)
Best Recipes - Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail (for a 500 ml glass)
Long Island Iced Tea is a famous classic: bold, citrusy, and finished with cola for that signature iced-tea-like color. This version is built in a 500 ml glass and comes together in about two minutes. The key is simple—use plenty of crushed ice, keep the ratios as written, and add the Coca‑Cola last so the drink stays lively and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 20 ml tequila (Olmeca Blanco Tequila)
- 20 ml light rum (Angostura White Reserva Rum)
- 20 ml vodka (Absolut Vodka)
- 20 ml gin (Bombay Sapphire)
- 20 ml Cointreau
- 40 ml lemon juice (Cido)
- 1 teaspoon sugar syrup
- 1 lime
- Coca‑Cola (to top up the glass)
- Crushed ice (to fill the glass)
Preparation Time
2 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Fill a 500 ml glass halfway with crushed ice. A generous ice bed keeps the cocktail colder and helps the flavor stay balanced as you sip.
- Combine the spirits: tequila, light rum, vodka, gin, and Cointreau. Pour the mix over the ice in the glass.
- Add the lemon juice (40 ml). Squeeze the lime as needed for extra brightness, and drop one or more lime wedges into the glass for aroma.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar syrup to round off the sharp citrus edge and tie the flavors together.
- Top up with Coca‑Cola to fill the remaining space in the glass. Give it a very gentle stir once or twice—just enough to combine without losing the bubbles.
Tips
- Work quickly: crushed ice chills fast but melts fast, so building the drink efficiently helps prevent over-dilution.
- Adjust only with lime “as needed” rather than changing the listed measurements—small squeezes make a big difference.
- For a cleaner finish, avoid aggressive stirring after adding the cola; a light lift-and-turn keeps the sparkle.
- Serve immediately. This cocktail tastes best when it’s very cold and still fizzy.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in a tall glass (highball/Collins) or a roomy 500 ml glass with plenty of crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and use a straw (or two) for easy sipping.
- Ideal as a party cocktail or a warm-evening drink when you want something refreshing with real strength.