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Blue Long Island Iced Tea

This vibrant twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea swaps out the traditional cola for blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda, creating a visually stunning yet potent cocktail balanced with five spirits and fresh citrus.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 0.5 ounce white rum
  • 0.5 ounce vodka
  • 0.5 ounce gin
  • 0.5 ounce silver tequila
  • 0.5 ounce white triple sec
  • 0.5 ounce blue curaçao
  • 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 splash lemon-lime soda about 1 to 2 ounces
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon wheel or lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger for measuring spirits
  • Mixing glass or Boston shaker tin
  • Strainer (hawthorne or julep style)
  • Bar spoon for stirring
  • Highball or tall glass
  • ice cubes or crushed ice
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill your cocktail shaker about three-quarters full with ice cubes.
  2. Using a jigger, measure and pour 0.5 ounce white rum into the shaker.
  3. Measure and pour 0.5 ounce vodka and 0.5 ounce gin into the shaker.
  4. Add 0.5 ounce silver tequila and 0.5 ounce white triple sec to the shaker.
  5. Measure and pour 0.5 ounce blue curaçao into the shaker.
  6. Pour in 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice and 0.5 ounce simple syrup.
  7. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
  8. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
  9. Top with a splash (1 to 2 ounces) of lemon-lime soda.
  10. Garnish with a lemon or lime wheel and serve immediately.

Notes

Chill your serving glass in the freezer and add soda just before serving to preserve carbonation.