Best 16 Long Island Iced Tea Recipes
When it comes to classic, refreshing cocktails, few can top the Long Island Iced Tea. This iconic drink combines five spirits (vodka, tequila, gin, rum, and triple sec) with a splash of cola and sour mix for a heady, flavorful concoction. But with so many variations on the recipe, finding the perfect balance of flavors can be tricky. Whether you prefer a boozy, strong punch or a lighter, more refreshing version, there's a Long Island Iced Tea recipe out there for everyone. So grab your shaker, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of this beloved cocktail.
Let's cook with our recipes!
THE REAL LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
There are a few impostors out there that claim to be Long Island Iced Teas. In actuality, there is only one correct way to make a LIIT... and this is it!
Provided by Sledge
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Triple Sec, and lemon juice into the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously to combine and chill. Pour the mixture, ice and all, into 2 glasses or beer mugs and top off with the cola. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
This is the classic Long Island Iced Tea, containing just a hint of citrus. It is best made with top shelf liquors. Watch out, it is very strong, but tastes very good, so you may not realize all the alcohol you're consuming.
Provided by Tara G.
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine vodka, gin, rum, triple sec and tequila. Add orange juice and cola. Shake vigorously until frothy. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and garnish with wedge of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories beverage
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the sour mix: Combine 3 cups water, the sugar and the lime, lemon and orange zests in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the sugar is completely melted. Remove from the heat and let steep in the refrigerator until very cold and the flavor has infused for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Strain the cold syrup into a pitcher and add the lemon and lime juices.
- For the long island iced tea: Combine 2 cups of the sour mix, the gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and lemon, lime and orange slices in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- Serve in tall glasses over crushed ice with a splash of cola if desired
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
It's easy to customize Long Island iced tea ingredients to suit your tastes. For instance, try adjusting the tequila. If you like a bolder flavor, use one ounce. If you would prefer a more mellow drink, then use a half ounce in this Long Island recipe.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour the remaining ingredients into the glass; stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CLASSIC LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
This is the way I make Long Island Iced Tea. It does taste different from the usual Long Island. The citrus is a nice touch. Since I am frequently asked for the recipe by those that try it... I am posting it for all. As always, use quality liquor. Cheers!
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour the first 7 ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice. Add Cola (if using) and grenadine. Stir.
- Garnish with lime wheel and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 0.3, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 16, Protein 1
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA (APPLEBEE'S/TGI FRIDAY'S STYLE)
Make and share this Long Island Iced Tea (Applebee's/TGI Friday's style) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add crushed ice to pint glass.
- Add first 4 ingredients.
- Shake.
- Top with cola and sour mix.
- Serve.
- *You can add raspberry liquor to this, and call it a Black Opal, even more tasty!
BIG KEV'S TEXAS STYLE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
This Long Island Iced Tea Recipe is sure to make you party like you are from Texas!
Provided by JIMMYWILSON69
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour vodka, gin, triple sec, rum, and tequila into a tall glass with ice. Top off with cola. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 50.7 g
MRS. BAXTON'S LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
An old friend of mine had made this for years and swears by this recipe. I have to admit it's the best Long Island Iced Tea I've ever had.
Provided by KevinW
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour in vodka, tequila, rum, gin, Cointreau, and sweet and sour mix. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Place a few cubes of ice into a highball glass, and strain in the iced tea. Top with the cola, and garnish with a wedge of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 77.7 g
PEACHY KEEN LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Like a great Long Island? Try this twist. You'll love it. You can easily cut the recipe in half and fit in a double tall bar glass.
Provided by California Momma
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large glass with ice. Pour peach schnapps, vodka, gin, tequila, and rum over the ice; stir in sweet and sour mix. Top with a splash of cola; stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 51.3 g
LONG ISLAND RASPBERRY ICED TEA
Make and share this Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add first 6 ingredients; stir gently.
- Float Chambord on top.
- Garnish with lemon wedge.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Steps:
- Put the ice cubes in a mixing glass. Add the gin, vodka, rum, tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Stir well, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Add enough Coca Cola to fill the glass, and decorate with the slice of lemon.
GENE'S LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Be careful with this one. For the un-initiated, this drink tastes great and will creep up on you before you know it.
Provided by GENE42
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 1m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour vodka, gin, triple sec and rum together into a large pitcher and adjust the cola proportions to your personal taste and stir. Pour into a tall glass with ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 50.6 g
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except cola in a cocktail shaker and shake 5 seconds. Strain into a very tall (16-ounce) glass filled with ice cues, then top off with cola and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Make and share this Long Island Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mika G.
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 drink, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour first six ingredients in shaker with ice.
- Shake and pour into glass.
- Add coke. Stir.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA COCKTAIL
This potent combination of five different spirits and liquors is sweetened with simple syrup and cola for a dangerously delicious party potable.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine vodka, tequila, gin, rum, triple sec, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a highball glass. Fill with ice and top with cola for color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
Tips:
- Use cold ingredients for a more refreshing drink.
- Add the ingredients in the order listed for the best flavor.
- Do not over-stir the drink, as this will dilute the flavors.
- Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and a cherry for a classic presentation.
- For a stronger drink, add more vodka or rum.
- For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup.
- For a sourer drink, add more lemon or lime juice.
- Experiment with different flavors of tea, such as green tea, black tea, or herbal tea.
Conclusion:
The Long Island Iced Tea is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix, this drink is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy cocktail to make, give the Long Island Iced Tea a try. You won't be disappointed.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #for-1-or-2 #beverages #easy #cocktails #number-of-servings
You'll also love