Long Island Iced Tea

Name: Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; Zest of 2 limes (in strips); Zest of 1 lemon (in strips); Zest of 1 orange (in strips); 2 cups fresh cold lemon juice; 2 cups fresh cold lime juice; 1/3 cup gin; 1/3 cup light rum; 1/3 cup silver tequila; 1/3 cup triple sec; 1/3 cup vodka; Thinly sliced lemons, for garnish; Thinly sliced limes, for garnish; Thinly sliced oranges, for garnish; Cola, for serving, optional

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
Zest of 2 limes (in strips)
Zest of 1 lemon (in strips)
Zest of 1 orange (in strips)
2 cups fresh cold lemon juice
2 cups fresh cold lime juice
1/3 cup gin
1/3 cup light rum
1/3 cup silver tequila
1/3 cup triple sec
1/3 cup vodka
Thinly sliced lemons, for garnish
Thinly sliced limes, for garnish
Thinly sliced oranges, for garnish
Cola, for serving, optional

Directions

1

For the sour mix: Combine 3 cups water, the sugar and the lime, lemon and orange zests in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Cook until the sugar is completely melted.
3

Remove from the heat and let steep in the refrigerator until very cold and the flavor has infused for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
4

Strain the cold syrup into a pitcher and add the lemon and lime juices.
5

For the long island iced tea: Combine 2 cups of the sour mix, the gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and lemon, lime and orange slices in a pitcher.
6

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
7

Serve in tall glasses over crushed ice with a splash of cola if desired