Long Island Tea

• Cola1 splash
• White Rum½ oz
• Gin½ oz
• Lemon(optional)Juice of 1/2
• Vodka½ oz
• Tequila½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

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

• Instead of Cola

  • Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes

• Instead of White Rum

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

• Instead of Gin

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

• Instead of Vodka

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

• Instead of Tequila

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients (except cola) and pour over ice in a highball glass.

2. 2

   Add the splash of cola for color.

3. 3

   Decorate with a slice of lemon and serve.