Cocktails American

Long 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.

Serves1
Time4 min
Cost / serving£2.40
Vegan Gluten-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Value spirits, bottled sweet-and-sour and a splash of cola.

Per serving£2.40
Total cost£2.40
Time4 min
Servings

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

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add the vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec and sweet-and-sour mix.
  3. Stir briefly to combine.
  4. 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
£2.40 / serving · 4 min

Value spirits, bottled sweet-and-sour and a splash of cola.

Better
£4.80 / serving · 6 min

Mid-range spirits with fresh lemon, sugar syrup and proper cola.

Ultimate
£9.50 / serving · 12 min

Premium spirits, homemade lemon sour and a cold-brew black tea infusion.