Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Prepare glass and shaker

Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice to chill while you mix, or simply add fresh ice to the glass after mixing. Prepare a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.

Combine spirits and mixers

Add vodka (0.5 oz), white rum (0.5 oz), gin (0.5 oz), tequila (0.5 oz), triple sec (0.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.75 oz) and simple syrup (0.5 oz) into the cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 8–10 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is cold and well chilled.

Strain into glass

Discard the ice from the chilled glass if you pre-chilled it, then fill the glass with fresh ice (if not already filled). Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the fresh ice.

Top with cola and garnish

Gently pour chilled cola (about 2 oz) over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to top the drink—this preserves some effervescence. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to integrate (1–2 turns). Garnish with a lemon wedge on the rim or floated on top.

Serve

Serve immediately with a straw if desired. Advise drinkers that this cocktail contains multiple spirits and to sip responsibly.