Long Island Iced Tea

• Lemon Peel(optional)Twist of
• Simple Syrup1 oz
• Vodka½ oz
• Tequila½ oz
• Gin½ oz
• ColaTop up
• Lemon Juice¾ oz
• Cointreau½ oz
• White Rum½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Long Island Iced Tea close to the original.

• Instead of Simple Syrup

  • Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
  • Honey Syrup— floral sweetness

• Instead of Vodka

  • Gin— adds botanical notes
  • White Rum— a touch sweeter

• Instead of Tequila

  • Mezcal— adds smoke
  • Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked

• Instead of Gin

  • Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
  • Vodka— cleaner, less botanical

• Instead of Cola

  • Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes

• Instead of Lemon Juice

  • Lime Juice— sharper, greener

• Instead of Cointreau

  • Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
  • Triple Sec— lighter, a bit sweeter

• Instead of White Rum

  • Cachaça— makes it punchier
  • Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky

Instructions

1. 1

   Add all ingredients into highball glass filled with ice.

2. 2

   Stir gently.

3. 3

   Garnish with lemon slice (Optional).