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Long Island Iced Tea
Five distinct spirits meet a splash of cola and sour mix in this notoriously potent cocktail. You'll be surprised by how smoothly the blend of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and Triple Sec goes down over ice. It's a classic large-batch drink that scales up easily for weekend barbecues or casual get-togethers. Just pour everything into a pitcher, stir, and serve over plenty of ice with a fresh citrus wheel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cola
- 1 cup sour mix
- 1 / 2 cup vodka
- 1 / 2 cup gin
- 1 / 2 cup Triple Sec
- 1 / 2 cup golden or light rum
- 1 / 2 cup tequila
Instructions
- 1Slice the lemon or lime into rounds for garnishing.
- 2Pour the cola, sour mix, vodka, gin, Triple Sec, rum, and tequila into a large pitcher. Stir well to combine the spirits.
- 3Fill individual glasses with ice right before pouring. Adding ice directly to the pitcher will dilute the cocktail too quickly.
- 4Pour the mixture over the ice and garnish each glass with a citrus slice.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can mix the spirits and sour mix in advance, but wait to add the cola until just before serving so it doesn't lose its carbonation.
- Swap: If you don't have sour mix, use equal parts fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Serving: Chill your pitcher and glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand to keep the drinks colder longer.