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    How To Make The Perfect Long Island Iced Tea

    An icon of the mixology world, the classic Long Island iced tea cocktail has gained notoriety for both its boozy makeup and its fascinating flavours. Easy to make, and even easier to drink, the cocktail is a staple amongst most bartenders and home mixologists alike.

    MichaelSparro
    by MichaelSparro

    Community Contributor

    Looking to try your own hand at crafting the perfect Long Island iced tea? Check out my favourite recipe below:

    Ingredients:

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    30mL Vodka

    Lemon Juice

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    30mL Gin

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    30mL White Rum

    Cola

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    30mL White Tequila

    Ice

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    15mL Triple Sec

    Equipment

    Cocktail Shaker

    Tall Glass

    Step 1

    Fill cocktail shaker with ice

    Step 2

    Pour vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and lemon juice into the cocktail shaker over the ice

    Step 3

    Shake until combined and chilled

    Step 4

    Pour mix into 2 tall glasses and top up with cola

    Step 5

    Enjoy!

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