Upgraded Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Upgraded Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of zest from 2 oranges; 3/4 tablespoon zest from1 lime; 1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 sections of a star anise pod, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (see note); 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon (packed) demerara sugar; 1 ounce Old Tom Gin (such as Ransom); 1/2 ounce white rum (such as Oronoco); 1/2 ounce reposado tequila (such as Pueblo Viejo); 1/4 ounce high quality triple sec (such as Luxardo Triplum); 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime; 3/4 ounce homemade cola syrup; 3 dashes Angostura Bitters; 3/4 ounce club soda (if not using carbonator, see note); Garnish: lemon and lime wheels

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons of zest from 2 oranges
3/4 tablespoon zest from1 lime
1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 sections of a star anise pod, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon citric acid (see note)
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon (packed) demerara sugar
1 ounce Old Tom Gin (such as Ransom)
1/2 ounce white rum (such as Oronoco)
1/2 ounce reposado tequila (such as Pueblo Viejo)
1/4 ounce high quality triple sec (such as Luxardo Triplum)
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime
3/4 ounce homemade cola syrup
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
3/4 ounce club soda (if not using carbonator, see note)
Garnish: lemon and lime wheels

1
Combine 2 cups water, orange zest, lime zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, lavender, ginger, and citric acid in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a light simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
2
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, white sugar, and demerara sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth and let cool. Store syrup in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks until ready to use.
3
Pour Old Tom gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice, cola syrup, and bitters into a carbonating cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake, carbonate, and strain into an ice filled Collins glass. (See note if you don't have a cocktail carbonator.) Garnish with lemon and lime wheels.

479

kcal

Calories

128

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons of zest from 2 oranges, 3/4 tablespoon zest from1 lime, 1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Upgraded Long Island Iced Tea Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!