If you love a strong drink but also have a sweet side, then a classic Long Island iced tea is sure to satisfy your palette. Here is how you can concoct the perfect Long Island Ice Tea to top off a relaxing summer afternoon—if you have the guts, of course.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounces simple syrup
- ice
- Coca-Cola
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1 ounce blanco tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- lemon wheels
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Pour the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water into a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer the syrup to a container, adding lemon juice, lime juice, and grapefruit juice. Stir to combine and refrigerate.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour the tequila, rum, vodka, gin, and triple sec. Add ice and shake for about 20 seconds until frosty.
- Strain into two Collins glasses and pour Coca-Cola in each to top it all off. Garnish with lemon wheels.