Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Long Island Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; Zest of 2 limes (in strips); Zest of 1 lemon (in strips); Zest of 1 orange (in strips); 2 cups fresh cold lemon juice; 2 cups fresh cold lime juice; 1/3 cup gin; 1/3 cup light rum; 1/3 cup silver tequila; 1/3 cup triple sec; 1/3 cup vodka; Thinly sliced lemons, for garnish; Thinly sliced limes, for garnish; Thinly sliced oranges, for garnish; Cola, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

3 cups sugar
Zest of 2 limes (in strips)
Zest of 1 lemon (in strips)
Zest of 1 orange (in strips)
2 cups fresh cold lemon juice
2 cups fresh cold lime juice
1/3 cup gin
1/3 cup light rum
1/3 cup silver tequila
1/3 cup triple sec
1/3 cup vodka
Thinly sliced lemons, for garnish
Thinly sliced limes, for garnish
Thinly sliced oranges, for garnish
Cola, for serving, optional

1
For the sour mix: Combine 3 cups water, the sugar and the lime, lemon and orange zests in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook until the sugar is completely melted.
3
Remove from the heat and let steep in the refrigerator until very cold and the flavor has infused for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
4
Strain the cold syrup into a pitcher and add the lemon and lime juices.
5
For the long island iced tea: Combine 2 cups of the sour mix, the gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and lemon, lime and orange slices in a pitcher.
6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
7
Serve in tall glasses over crushed ice with a splash of cola if desired

651

kcal

Calories

175

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sugar, Zest of 2 limes (in strips), Zest of 1 lemon (in strips), Zest of 1 orange (in strips), and more.

Yes, 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.

Long Island Iced Tea

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