Long Island Iced Tea
As white light is the combination of all wavelengths of color visible to the human eye, so too is Long Island iced tea the rainbow of high-proof liquors mixed into a balanced cocktail. When done right, it’s surprisingly bright and refreshing. A prism of vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec, this batch variation — ideally served in a pitcher — is a cooling blitz of a drink, reminiscent of the best parts of a whiskey sour, or a hot summer’s day. Fresh lemon and lime juice bring sourness and bitterness, and a splash of cola and a bit of maple syrup round things out.
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups ice cubes, plus more for serving
- 2ounces vodka
- 2ounces gin
- 2ounces white rum
- 2ounces blanco tequila
- 2ounces triple sec
- 2ounces maple syrup
- 2ounces fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 ½ounces fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ¼teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
- 8ounces Coca-Cola
- Lemon and lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pitcher, combine the ice, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, maple syrup, lemon juice and lime juice. Add the salt, which accentuates all of the flavors. Stir with a wooden spoon until the pitcher feels cold to the touch and the ice has dissolved slightly, about 30 seconds. Top with the Coca-Cola.Step 2
To serve, pour the cocktail into individual glasses filled with fresh ice, and garnish with lemon and lime slices. Sprinkle with more salt, if you’d like.