The Perfect Long Island Iced Tea: Every Time

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Craving a perfectly balanced Long Island Iced Tea? This recipe nails it every time! Get the classic cocktail right with this easy-to-follow guide.

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A Long Island Iced Tea is a popular cocktail known for its potent blend of multiple spirits, resulting in a strong and flavorful drink.

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Ingredients – vodka – rum – tequila – gin – triple sec – lemon juice – cola – lemon wedges and mint leaves (for garnish) – ice cubes

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Fill a shaker with ice cubes and add vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, and lemon juice.

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Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or until the shaker starts to sweat.

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Fill a highball glass or mason jar with ice cubes and strain the cocktail into the glass.

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Top it off with a splash of cola.

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Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. And give it a gentle stir before sipping.

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Follow along to learn more making this classic cocktail.

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