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Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Make the best Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea Recipe with premium spirits, fresh lemon juice, and simple ingredients for a smooth, refreshing cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Spirits
  • ½ oz premium vodka
  • ½ oz premium gin
  • ½ oz premium white rum
  • ½ oz premium blanco tequila
  • ½ oz premium orange liqueur
Mixers
  • ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Splash of cola
  • Ice cubes
Garnish
  • Lemon wheel or wedge

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Highball or Collins glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer

Method
 

Step 1: Fill the Shaker
  1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker until it’s about two-thirds full.
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Step 2: Pour the Spirits
  1. Add:
  2. Vodka
  3. Gin
  4. White rum
  5. Blanco tequila
  6. Orange liqueur
    add-premium-spirits-to-shaker
Step 3: Add Citrus
  1. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
    add-fresh-lemon-juice-and-simple-syrup
Step 4: Shake
  1. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
    shake-long-island-iced-tea
Step 5: Strain
  1. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into the glass.
    strain-cocktail-into-ice-filled-glass
Step 6: Finish
  1. Top with a small splash of cola to achieve the drink’s signature amber color.
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Step 7: Garnish
  1. Finish with a lemon wheel or wedge and serve immediately.
  2. Flavor Profile
  3. A Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea offers:
  4. Bright citrus notes
  5. Smooth premium spirits
  6. Light sweetness
  7. Crisp finish
  8. Balanced complexity
  9. Unlike overly sweet versions made with sour mix, this premium recipe tastes fresh, vibrant, and surprisingly elegant.
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Notes

Use quality spirits and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Add cola just before serving for a refreshing finish.