Throughout cocktail history, we’ve been gifted with many wonderful creations that have stood the test of time and continue to be ordered and enjoyed today. Typically, when we think of these standout cocktails, we usually reference classy, pre-prohibition classics or inventive, new-age creations that have risen to the upper echelon of cocktail lore. However, there are a handful of cocktails that are deemed “trashy,” yet still have a loyal following and are recognized throughout the drinking world. The Long Island Iced Tea is arguably at the top of this list. A not-so-subtle blend of five different liquors and liqueurs with sour mix and a splash of coke, the Long-Island is usually ordered with one purpose in mind: to get the party started. Our take on this rebel-rouser of a cocktail utilizes a blend of Lustau products, which turns this cocktail to a low-abv sour that can be sipped for hours without too much punishment.
The Long Island Iced Tea is traditionally served in a Collins glass. However, any glass that holds around 330ml of liquid will work just fine and we often use our popular Riedel H2O Glass. Another popular is a mason jar, so feel free to think outside the box when deciding which glass to use.
Ingredients
| Lustau Puerto Fino | 15ml |
| Lustau Vermut Blanco | 15ml |
| Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado | 15ml |
| Lustau 'Don Nuño' Dry Oloroso | 15ml |
| Cachaça 51 | 15ml |
| Lemon Juice | 20ml |
| Simple Syrup (see below) | 20ml |
| Coke | Splash |
| Lemon Wedge | Garnish |
How to Make Simple Syrup
- Dissolve 300g caster sugar in 150ml water over a low heat.
- Leave to cool and bottle for future use in cocktails. Store in the fridge.
Method
Add all ingredients, except the coke, to a mixing tin.
Add ice, shake, and strain into a glass filled with ice
Top off with Coke and garnish with a Lemon Wedge
