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Two mason jars of iced tea, perfect for summer cocktails, are garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves. The jars sit on a stone surface surrounded by fresh lemon halves and sprigs of mint, with a blurred green outdoor background.

The Best Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Stacy Ling
Looking for a refreshing cocktail for summer? Wait until you try this Long Island Iced Tea recipe that will knock your socks off!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ounce Vodka
  • 1 Ounce Rum
  • 1 Ounce Triple Sec
  • 1 Ounce Tequila
  • 1 Ounce Gin
  • 2 Ounces Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • Cola
  • Lemon Sliced or Wedge for Garnish
  • Mint For Garnish
  • Ice Cubes

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
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  • Add vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
    A bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial tequila is poured into a small glass jar, with bottles of Leroux Triple Sec liqueur and Bacardi Superior rum in the background. Half a lemon sits on a countertop next to the jar, perfect for crafting summer cocktails or your favorite homemade Long Island iced tea.
  • Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
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  • Fill a highball glass or mason jar with ice cubes and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  • Top it off with a splash of cola.
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  • Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves.
  • Give it a gentle stir before sipping.
    Two mason jars filled with the best Long Island iced tea, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, are set on a stone surface. The background is blurred greenery, adding a fresh, natural ambiance to the scene.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Long Island Iced Tea
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