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Long Island Tea recipe - Ordinary Drink served in a Highball Glass
Alcoholic

Long Island Tea

Serve in a Highball Glass

Ingredients

  • Vodka
    1/2 oz
  • Light rum
    1/2 oz
  • Gin
    1/2 oz
  • Tequila
    1/2 oz
  • Lemon
    Juice of 1/2
  • Coca-Cola
    1 splash

Instructions

Combine all ingredients (except cola) and pour over ice in a highball glass. Add the splash of cola for color. Decorate with a slice of lemon and serve.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

Fill your highball glass with ice before adding ingredients. The tall, narrow shape is designed to keep carbonated mixers fizzy and refreshing throughout the drink.

Fresh Citrus Tip

Always squeeze fresh citrus juice rather than using bottled. Roll the fruit on the counter before cutting to release more juice, and strain out seeds and pulp for a smoother drink.

Hosting Tip

These straightforward recipes are perfect for batch preparation. Multiply the recipe, mix in a pitcher (minus ice and carbonation), and serve quickly at parties.

Did You Know?

True tequila must be made from blue Weber agave grown in specific Mexican regions, similar to how Champagne must come from France.

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