Grapefruit Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Grapefruit Long Island Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 sprigs mint, plus more for garnish; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups gin; 2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice; 2 cups white rum; 2 cups tequila; 2 cups triple sec; 2 cups vodka; One 2-liter bottle cola; 1 pink grapefruit, sliced; Special Equipment: One 12-cup muffin tin

Servings: persons

1
Pull the leaves off of 10 sprigs of mint.
2
Divide them among the 12 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.
3
Pour water over to cover.
4
Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
5
Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar.
7
Add the remaining 10 sprigs of mint.
8
Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes.
9
Strain and allow the simple syrup to cool slightly.
10
Mix the gin, grapefruit juice, rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and mint syrup in gallon-size container.
11
Chill until ready to serve.
12
Pour the mixture into a large punch bowl.
13
Pour in the cola just before serving.
14
Float 6 to 8 grapefruit slices in the punch.
15
Unmold the mint ice cubes and add to the punch bowl.
16
Serve in cups over ice and garnish with mint sprigs.

283

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 sprigs mint, plus more for garnish, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups gin, 2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice, and more.

Yes, Grapefruit Long Island Iced Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grapefruit Long Island Iced Tea

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Variations & substitutions

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