Description
This Strawberry Long Island Iced Tea is a fruity twist on the classic cocktail, combining five spirits with fresh strawberry flavor and a splash of cola. Sweet, refreshing, and perfect for summer parties or weekend celebrations.
Ingredients
Spirits
- ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz white rum
- ½ oz gin
- ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz triple sec
Other Ingredients
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz strawberry syrup or strawberry purée
- Cola, to top
- Ice
Garnish
- Fresh strawberry
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Fill Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice to chill and prepare for layering the cocktail ingredients.
- Add Spirits: Pour ½ oz each of vodka, white rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec over the ice.
- Add Juices and Syrup: Pour in 1 oz fresh lemon juice and 1 oz strawberry syrup or purée to add fruitiness and tartness.
- Stir: Gently stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients without losing carbonation from the cola later.
- Top with Cola: Fill the remaining space in the glass with cola to add a fizzy sweetness.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the drink with a fresh strawberry and a lemon wedge, then serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberry purée for the best natural flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less strawberry syrup depending on your taste preference.
- For a lighter version, reduce each spirit to ¼ oz to lower the alcohol content.
- Always serve responsibly as this cocktail contains multiple spirits and is stronger than it tastes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
