Spiral of citrus rind can be either orange or lemon. Citrus wheels take your citrus slice and add another slice from the centre to the outer rind you can place the slice on the edge of the glass. This could be down to the fact that some bartenders pour very generous measures when making a LIIT.īut the real reason is that this drink is so darned drinkable, so addictive, that you finish it quickly and want a second one the minute the glass is empty. Lime, or lemon/orange slices cut thin about 3-4 mm slices of citrus, and place them whole down in the glass. Long Island cocktail has a reputation for ‘ packing a wallop like a donkey kick ‘ (to quote the Gilmore Girls). There is a wide range of long drink recipes, each with its own nutritional profile. Always check the ingredients if you have food allergies. Let’s do the math: 60ml/2oz of high proof spirits plus 15ml/ half an ounce of Triple Sec. Long drinks are typically free of common allergens, but some mixers may contain allergenic ingredients. With no less than five spirits, a LIIT contains about 2 1/2-3 shots of alcohol, approximately 22 percent. By all means taste your drink and add if you prefer it on the sweet side. Some versions also contain simple (sugar) syrup, I don’t think it is needed. You only need a tablespoon (15ml/ 1/2 oz) of each of these spirits for a single serving, plus some ice-cold Cola to top and lime or lemon slices to garnish.įor a lighter version use only a teaspoon of each of the spirits. The Long Beach Iced Tea is like a Long Island Iced Tea, except you swap the cola for cranberry juice. It doesn’t sound like it should work and yet it does, in major way! It is mega refreshing and the simple ratios of the Long Island Iced Tea recipe make it perfect for scaling up to serve at parties and barbecues. So what IS in a Long Island Iced Tea? Brace yourselves… This cocktail contains the better part of your drinks cabinet, no fewer than FIVE spirits.
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