A relatively new classic cocktail, the name is derived from the colour that the cola gives the drink and the sweet taste reminiscent of its namesake.
A Long Island Iced Tea has a well know origin as it was first invented by Robert “rosebud” Butt in 1972. He came up with the drink for a contest at the Oak Beach Inn, on Long Island, to make a new drink including Triple sec. A similar drink was invented during prohibition but featured whisky and maple syrup so is not generally considered a true ancestor. We made our version with spiced rum due to personal preference and the gold tequila was what was handy.
Ingredients
- ½ oz rum (we used spiced)
- ½ oz tequila (we used gold)
- ½ oz gin
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Coke
The verdict: This classic favourite was well received as both Z and L drink them at the bar from time to time although I suspect they aren’t quite as boozy. The rest enjoyed the easy drinking, sweet taste as we twirled out umbrellas and tore into the home-made focaccia.