Long Island Iced Tea

Name: Long Island Iced Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes; 1 ounce vodka; 1 ounce gin; 1 ounce light rum; 1 ounce sour mix; 1 ounce triple sec; 1/2 to 1 ounce tequila; 1/2 ounce cola; Lemon slice, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

The refreshing Long Island iced tea cocktail packs a punch and tastes great, with sweet and citrusy flavors that are ideal for cooling down on a sweltering day.

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/4 cups ice cubes
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce gin
1 ounce light rum
1 ounce sour mix
1 ounce triple sec
1/2 to 1 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce cola
Lemon slice, optional

Directions

Place ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour the next 7 ingredients into the glass; stir. If desired, garnish with a slice of lemon.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 330 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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. —Camille Berry, Glasgow, Scotland

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