No need to go to any bar establishment to sip this refreshing drink. Our bartender friend suggested adding sweet-and-sour-mix and cola, and trust us, it’s delicious! 8. TGI Friday’s Long Island Iced Tea Why We Like It: Phillips Long Island Ice Tea shines with its premium quality. We like how this recipe is crafted with the finest ingredients, which create a bold yet smooth flavor profile. When it comes to pre-mixing a Long Island Iced Tea, there are arguments for both sides. On one hand, pre-mixing can save time and make serving drinks faster and more efficient. It also allows for a more consistent taste since the ingredients are mixed in the same proportions every time. The most important, of course, is the blue curacao. If you don’t have all the others, that’s ok! Here’s what to know about the signature alcohol and what you can substitute for the others. More about blue curacao Why We Like It: Montebello is an affordable option with a fruity twist. We find it perfect for a casual, fun time with friends.

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With all the premises we’ve tried, Phillips Long Island drink reigns supreme, providing exceptional quality and a bold, crisp taste. White rum: Use another type of rum (aged or dark) if you don’t have white on hand. Aged adds an air of sophistication with notes of oak and vanilla. Or again, you can leave it out and double one of the other liquors.For a single serving of this tasty drink, place the ice in a Collins or highball glass. ( It looks like this.) Pour all ingredients except the cola into the glass. Step 2: Top it off with cola This Blue Long Island Iced Tea is beautifully bright with a tangy sweet flavor! It’s easy to make and deliciously refreshing. The ginger ale makes for a deliciously fresh Blue Long Island Iced Tea. In fact, we like it better than the standard version of the drink! (Especially because we don’t often buy cola.) You can use any brand you like, but here are some favorites: Why We Like It: Desert Island simplifies Long Island preparation. Adding cola to this pre-made mixture makes it a breeze to enjoy this classic drink.

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Why We Like It: Chi Chi’s nails the classic Long Island Iced Tea blend. The well-balanced mix of liquors ( triple sec, tequila, gin, and vodka) and zesty notes make it a crowd-pleaser. Other than the spirits and the all-important splash of Coke (glass bottle—full sugar is a must here), most bartenders utilize a sour mix to add a dose of acid. You could use a mix of simple syrup and fresh lemon juice if you’re looking to keep things simple, but a homemade sour mix with fresh squeezed lemon, lime, and grapefruit juice adds a bit more complexity that takes this drink up several notches. A store-bought sour mix will work in a pitch, but we highly recommend making the homemade version for the extra-fresh flavors.

Why We Like It: Cutwater Long Island Iced Tea nails the balance of spirits and flavors. It’s like a sip of summer on a glass, perfect for spontaneous get-togethers. When a drink is this famous, there's bound to be many different ways to make it. Some of the most popular variations include: To make it a bit stronger (without going overboard), try 3/4 ounce each of the four liquors (gin, light rum, vodka, and blanco tequila) and 1/2 ounce each of triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup (or 1 ounce sour mix for the last two). This version has a total of 3 3/4 ounces of liquor and an alcohol content of 20 percent ABV (40 proof).