Long Island Iced Tea! Does this ring a bell? If it does, then don’t be surprised!

LIIT, and that is how it is shortly called, is a very popular drink that you can see in almost all the bars and restaurants. Rumored to have originated in Long Island in the 1970s, this drink has only gotten popular ever since.

This cocktail has had its fair share of criticisms. 1 – due to the fact that there are too many ingredients going in to make one. And 2 – this causes morning-effects.

And it’s highly likely that the cocktail got here with success because of the fact that this one is sure to make you boozy.

There are a number of variations on this classic drink. And people even claim a totally different mix as the original LIIT. This is ought to happen, so you better know what the original recipe is before you try it on your own.

The Classical, Original Long Island Iced Tea Recipe is here, to make you feel elated and adventurous!

• ½ oz. (15 ml) Vodka
• ½ oz. (15 ml) White Rum
• ½ oz. (15 ml) Gin
• ½ oz. (15 ml) Silver Tequila
• ½ oz. (15 ml) Triple Sec
• 1 oz. (30 ml) Sweet & Sour mix
• 1 oz. (30 ml) Coca-Cola
• Lemon Slice (garnish)

• Fill a Highball glass with plenty of ice cubes.
• Pour Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Triple Sec and Sweet & Sour and mix the drink well.
• Add Cola at the end and stir gently.
• Garnish with a Lemon slice.
• Serve and Enjoy the drink!

Flavor: Cola
Strength: Strong
ABV: 25-30%

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1g