Cocktails
American
AmericanLong Island Iced Tea
The infamous five-spirit highball topped with cola, three ways. Basic uses value spirits and bottled mix; Better balances fresh lemon and quality cola; Ultimate uses premium spirits, homemade sour and a cold-brew tea infusion.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Contains alcohol
Budget version
Value spirits, bottled sweet-and-sour and a splash of cola.
Per serving£2.40
Total cost£2.40
Time4 min
Ingredients for 1
- 15 ml value vodka
- 15 ml value white rum
- 15 ml value gin
- 15 ml value tequila
- 15 ml triple sec
- 25 ml bottled sweet and sour mix
- 60 ml cola , to top
- 1 lemon wedge , to garnish
Method
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec and sweet-and-sour mix.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Top with cola for the classic iced-tea colour and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Equipment
- highball glass
- bar spoon
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value spirits, bottled sweet-and-sour and a splash of cola.
Better
Mid-range spirits with fresh lemon, sugar syrup and proper cola.
Ultimate
Premium spirits, homemade lemon sour and a cold-brew black tea infusion.
