A Long Island Iced Tea is traditionally made with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, and cola, with a splash of lemon juice. To create a lower-alcoholic version, try this recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (recipe below)
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz cola (or club soda)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Fill shaker with ice. Add all ingredients except the cola. Shake well to mix, then pour the mixture over the ice in your glass. Top with cola. Stir gently, add your garnish, and serve.
This soft Long Island Iced Tea has a similar flavor profile to the classic cocktail, but without all the alcohol. The lemon juice provides tartness, the simple syrup adds sweetness, the cranberry and pineapple juice contribute fruity notes, and the cola provides a bit of fizz and caffeine. Enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments below!
