Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Highball glass. Method: Add all ingredients into highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Optionally garnish with lemon slice. 15 ml Tequila, 15 ml Vodka, 15 ml White rum, 15 ml Cointreau, 15 ml Gin, 30 ml Lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, Top with Cola

**Long-Island-Iced-Tea - Cocktail** **Introduction** Get ready for a legendary Tall Drink with the Long Island Iced Tea, a famous (or infamous!) Cocktail known for its surprising potency hidden behind a deceptively innocent, tea-like appearance. Don't let the name fool you – there's no tea involved! This powerhouse Cocktail is actually a blend of five different Spirits: Tequila, Vodka, white Rum, Gin, and Orange Liqueur (Cointreau). These are combined with tangy fresh Lemon Juice for vibrant Citrus, Sweetened with simple syrup, and topped with Carbonated cola, which gives it its characteristic color and a hint of familiar flavor. It's built directly On the rocks and gently Stirred in a Highball glass. **Ingredients** 15 ml Tequila 15 ml Vodka 15 ml White rum 15 ml Cointreau (Orange Liqueur) 15 ml Gin 30 ml Lemon juice 20 ml simple syrup Cola to top up **Preparation** Take a Highball glass (Tall Drink glass) and fill it generously with ice cubes. The drink is Served Over Ice. Carefully measure and pour the Tequila, Vodka (Spirit), white Rum, Gin, Cointreau (Orange Liqueur), fresh Lemon Juice (Citrus), and simple syrup (Sweetened) into the glass over the ice. Stirred gently with a bar spoon to combine the spirits, mixers, and syrup. Fill the rest of the glass (top up) with cold cola (Carbonated). Optionally garnish with a lemon slice (Citrus). Serve On the rocks. **Notes and Tips** Despite the long list of spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila), the goal is a balanced, refreshing Tall Drink, not just maximum alcohol. The citrus, sweetness, and Carbonated cola are vital for flavor. Using fresh Lemon Juice makes a significant difference in cutting through the richness of the spirits and balancing the Sweetened cola. Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on how sweet your cola is and your personal preference for a Sweetened level. A simple lemon slice (Citrus) is a classic garnish, emphasizing the citrus notes without adding complexity. Because it's Served Over Ice in a Highball and topped with a Carbonated mixer, it's an easy-drinking Cocktail despite its strength. **History or Origin** Despite the name, the most widely accepted origin story for the Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail places its creation during the 1970s in Long Island, New York. It's often credited to bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt working at the Oak Beach Inn in 1972, as part of a Cocktail creation contest involving Orange Liqueur. It quickly became known for its stealthy blend of multiple Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila) and its tea-like appearance, becoming a popular Tall Drink Served Over Ice, perfect for social occasions where its potency could be somewhat masked. It's a truly unique Carbonated Mixed Drink. **Visual Description** Served On the rocks in a Tall Drink Highball glass, the Long Island Iced Tea is unmistakable. It has a distinctive amber-brown color, remarkably similar to actual iced tea, thanks to the cola (Carbonated). It looks like a simple, refreshing non-alcoholic drink, complete with effervescent bubbles from the cola, often garnished with an optional lemon slice (Citrus) floating on the ice. It's a visually discreet, yet potent, Cocktail Served Over Ice and Stirred. **Conclusion** Looking for a Cocktail that's robust yet surprisingly easy to sip? The Long Island Iced Tea delivers with its unique blend of multiple Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila), Citrus notes (Lemon Juice), Sweetened syrup, and Carbonated cola finish. Stirred and Served Over Ice as a Highball, it's a go-to for parties and summer gatherings. Just remember, it's stronger than it looks! Enjoy this famous Tall Drink responsibly.