This Tennessee-inspired Long Island iced tea is a little bit different than the classic drink.
The Tennessee version, you ask?
What do Tennessee and Long Island have in common?
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A lot, it turns out.
Plus, in addition to cola, it hassorghum syrup.
a rich-as-honey syrup that adds loads of sweetness and a hint of tartness, similar to molasses.
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Cane syrup works well if you could’t find sorghum.
We’ve also made this recipe a bit more upscale than the back-bar slurries you probably drank in college.
What Is a Long Island Iced Tea?
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In spite of its name, Long Island Iced Tea does not actually contain tea.
Serve with a charcuterie board, or salty snacks like pretzels, chips, and nuts.
Seafood-based appetizers like crab cakes and shrimp cocktail offer a mild brininess to balance the sweetness of the drink.
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In a large pitcher or container, combine the ingredients based on your calculations.
Chill at least an hour before serving.
When ready to serve, fill glasses halfway with ice.
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Guests can pour in the Long Island Iced Tea mixture and top with cola as desired.
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Ingredients
3Tbsp.
(1 1/2 oz.
)light rum
3Tbsp.
(1 1/2 oz.
(1 1/2 oz.
)blanco tequila
3Tbsp.
(1 1/2 oz.
)Tennessee whiskey
3Tbsp.
(1 1/2 oz.
)sorghum syrup or cane syrup
1 1/2Tbsp.
)fresh lime juice(from 1 lime)
1 1/2Tbsp.
)fresh lemon juice(from 1 lemon)
1cupcola soft drink
2(3- x 1-in.
Cover and shake vigorously until chilled and frost forms on shaker, about 15 seconds.
Strain evenly into 2 (16-ounce) Collins glasses filled halfway with ice.
Top with cola, and serve:
Divide cola evenly between glasses (1/2 cup each).
Yesfor some variations of Long Island Iced Tea, the cola is swapped with fruit juice or lemon-lime soda.
Long Island Iced Tea is a potent and complex drink.
