Long Island Iced Tea

Classic Cocktails · Served tall in a Collins glass

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1.Combine all spirits, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2.Shake briefly for 5-8 seconds.
  3. 3.Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. 4.Top with cola and gently stir to integrate.
  5. 5.Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Notes

  • Despite appearances, a well-made LIIT should taste balanced and refreshing, not boozy.
  • The cola is just for color and a touch of sweetness — don't drown the drink.

Batch scaling

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Ingredient×1×2×4×8×16
Vodka0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
Gin0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
White Rum0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
Tequila Blanco0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
Triple Sec0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
Lemon Juice0.75 oz1.5 oz3 oz6 oz12 oz
Simple Syrup0.5 oz1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz
Cola1 oz2 oz4 oz8 oz16 oz

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