Long Island iced tea
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Not to be confused with Long Island Iced Tea Corp.
The Long Island iced tea, or Long Island ice tea, is an IBA official cocktail, typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola. Despite its name, the cocktail does not typically contain iced tea, but is named for having the same amber hue as iced tea.[1]
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IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
Standard garnish | lemon slice (optional) |
Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Add all ingredients into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Optionally garnish with lemon slice.[1] |
† Long Island Iced Tea recipe at International Bartenders Association |
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The drink has a much higher alcohol concentration (approximately 22 percent)[2] than most highball drinks due to the relatively small amount of mixer.