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Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

Stars and Stripes. Red, White, and Blue Shot is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. A summer staple at our adult get togethers, you will love this one!
  is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

Happy 4th of July!  It has been a fabulous summer so far.

With Independence Day here, it seems a patriotic inspired cocktail is in order.

 is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

This one is an incredibly striking drink with layers of red, white and blue.

Imagine the peachy flavor of warm sunshine on a summer day, brightened by the bitter orange of the blue curacao and sweetened by the grenadine.

It's like electric candy in a shot glass.

 is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

The layers separate perfectly like magic.  But, no magic trick required.

Pour your grenadine into your cocktail glass first.  Gently pour your blue curacao into the glass and then pour the peach schnapps gently on top.

You can pour it off the back of a spoon, but honestly a medicine syringe makes easy work of achieving this fabulous look.

 is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

 is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

Helpful Tips to make Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot:

  • To really get the most out of these cocktails, chill your ingredients before pouring.
  • Pour your grenadine into your cocktail glass first.  Gently pour your blue curacao into the glass and then pour the peach schnapps gently on top. 
  • You can pour it off the back of a spoon, but honestly a medicine syringe makes easy work of achieving this fabulous look.

    What you will need to make Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot:


    Enjoy!
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    Stars and Stripes - Red, White and Blue Layered Shot

    Stars and Stripes. Red, White, and Blue Shot is a fabulous layered patriotic cocktail that is perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. A summer staple at our adult get togethers, you will love this one!

    Ingredients

    • 1 part Grenadine
    • 1 part Peach Schnapps
    • 1 part Blue Curacao

    Instructions

    1. Simply pour each part slowly into a shot glass in order:  red, blue and white. 
    2. Serve and enjoy!
    3. Cocktail Tip:  To really get the most out of these cocktails, chill your ingredients before pouring.
       




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    Summer Berry Sangria

    A sweet sparkling sangria loaded with luscious summer berries is the consummate summer cocktail. This recipe is so easy you will be making it all summer long.
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    Sitting in the back yard on a hot summers day, sipping away on a sweet Summer Berry Sangria while you enjoy the company of your loved ones.

    I can hardly think of a better summer moment.  Chad and I really enjoy gatherings with our family and friends: the kids running around in the back yard while I (wo)man the grill.

    I prepare an array of burgers, sides, icy treats and cold summer drinks.  A feast fit for our crew as we come together to celebrate and make memories.

    Nothing could be sweeter than your favorite flavors coming together to create your new favorite summer cocktail.

    I know some people love summer fun drinks, but want to avoid the alcohol. I tell you...  Whip this recipe up with white grape juice and 7-Up. You will thank me.


    You can use nearly any kind of fruit to garnish a Summer Berry Sangria. While some recipes call for the addition of rum, brandy, vodka or limoncello, we created a simple sangria.

    Halve the sugar to 1/4 cup if you prefer your drinks lightly sweet.

    A pitcher full of your new favorite sangria couldn't be more perfect.  It is packed full of macerated summer berries and lemons, a sparkling moscato wine makes the perfect sangria.

    But, you better have a double batch ready.  This is so good it will disappear in a blink!
    You can create tons of variations with this simple recipe.

    So, I decided I wanted to create a red wine sangria next and I totally got myself sidetracked. We wanted to create the perfect Sangria with Merlot.

    It is truly spectacular and we created several sangria recipes, many frozen treats and then...  The magic happened. We created the most magnificent ice cream we have ever tasted.


    It all starts with a thick, rich Merlot ice cream created with a custard base.  As if that isn't perfect enough; and believe me it is rich, creamy and flavorful.

    We marinated strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in entwine Merlot and then cooked it the most heavenly jam I have ever tasted.

    The Merlot berry jam is swirled through out this adults only ice cream.

    It is a divine treat.  The bright berry sweetness bursts in your mouth, followed by the fruity Merlot wine flavor.  Rich and creamy, decadent and summery all in one perfect bite.

    Truly a sangria and an ice cream all in one spectacular creation!  Now you can have your Sangria and eat it too!!!  This is the ultimate.

    A cocktail in a cone. Check that recipe our here: Triple Berry Sangria Ice Cream.

     A sweet sparkling sangria loaded with luscious summer berries is the consummate summer co Summer Berry Sangria

    Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes. The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

    8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!! Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!! And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

    We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

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    Helpful Tips to make Summer Berry Sangria :

    • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute 1/4 cup sugar and moscato with a 2 bottles of sparkling grape juice or half white grape juice half 7-Up. 
    • Use wine you enjoy drinking or something inexpensive rather than something you would not enjoy.
    • If you prefer your cocktails less sweet halve the sugar to 1/4 cup.
    • You can switch things up by changing out the fruit to peaches, mango, berries, apples or any combination you prefer.
    • Make this alcohol free with white grape juice and 7-Up.

    What you will need to make Summer Berry Sangria:

    • Large Pitcher- We have a few high quality long-lasting well made drink ware and serve ware. Like this 80-ounce pitcher; which is great for everyday use.
    • Fun wine glasses - I love stemless wine glasses and these are our favorites.

    With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 


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    Summer Berry Sangria

    A sweet sparkling sangria loaded with luscious summer berries is the consummate summer cocktail. This recipe is so easy you will be making it all summer long.
    prep time: 10 minscook time: total time: 10 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
    • 1 (6 ounce) package raspberries
    • 1 (6 ounce) package blueberries
    • 1 (6 ounce) package blackberries
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 bottles your favorite Moscato wine
    • 1/2 lemon, sliced

    Instructions

    1. Place berries in large pitcher and sprinkle with sugar.  Stir to combine.  Allow to berries to soften and release their juices for about 30 minutes.
    2. Pour wine into pitcher, add lemon slices.  Stir and refrigerate overnight.
    3. Serve and enjoy!

    DONNA'S NOTE

    1. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute 1/4 cup sugar and moscato with a 2 bottles of sparkling grape juice or half white grape juice half 7-Up.





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    The Best Halloween Cocktail Recipe: The Vampire's Eclipse

    The Best Halloween Cocktail is finally here. As All Hallows Eve closes in, we are celebrating with a ghoulish delight. The Vampire's Eclipse is a magnificent Halloween shot with 3 magical layers. It is sure to impress!!
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    The Vampire Eclipse is a special treat created just for you by the count himself deep in the castle's lair.

    The count worked feverishly to capture the essence and magic of the suns eclipse.

    A dark river of grenadine rests on the bottom of the glass, while repelling the suns burst of orange energy, trapping a cherry between day and night.  The light rum entombs this moment forever.

    Kick off your heels and pour one tonight!

     The Best Halloween Cocktail is finally here The Best Halloween Cocktail Recipe:  The Vampire's Eclipse

    Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

    The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

    8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

    Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

    And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

    We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

     The Best Halloween Cocktail is finally here The Best Halloween Cocktail Recipe:  The Vampire's Eclipse

    Helpful Tips to make The Vampire's Eclipse:

    • Pour down the side of the glass to avoid mixing your layers.
    • Or you can pour over a cocktail spoon.

    What you will need to make The Vampire's Eclipse:


    Enjoy!

    With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 


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    The Vampire's Eclipse

    The Vampire's Eclipse is a magnificent cocktail with 3 magical layers this shot is sure to impress!!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 ounce grenadine
    • 1/2 ounce orange juice
    • 1 ounce light rum (Bacardi)
    • 1 maraschino cherry

    Instructions

    1. Gently pour grenadine in shot glass first.
    2. Then slowly pour in the orange juice (pour down the side of the glass to avoid mixing your layers).
    3. Slowly lower the cherry through the orange juice to rest on the grenadine.
    4. Lastly, add rum pouring it down the side of your glass.





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    Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail

    Trust me this Lemonade Cocktail is not your Grandma's lemonade! This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons, 7Up and premium vodka. It packs a fabulous flavor and it completely refreshing. This is the perfect cocktail to add to any party!

     This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail


    The Lucky Lemon Seven cocktail recipe was created especially for me.  It probably comes as no surprise to hear me admit that I have a bit of a lemon 'thing'. 

    If you have seen our selection of lemon dishes here on our website or our Lemon Love Pinterest board with over 800 pins you may have had a clue.

    So, when I tell you that my 2 favorite cocktails of all time are both custom creations by Chad and both are lemon cocktails. I am sure you are not surprised.

    At our fabulous New Year eve celebration this year, our dear friends shared a drink with us again that Chad has fallen in love with.  It is simple, smooth and delicious.  7 Up with vodka and lemon.  Chad really wanted to pump this one up.  So, after a few days of testing in the mixology lab, he came up with this fabulous amped up twist!

    It might sound mild, but this ain't your Grandma's lemonade! This one packs a punch.  I love it!!!  It's like having a lemonade with 7 Up, the vodka is barely noticeable.  I hope you enjoy it too!  It is certainly for the lemon lover. - See more at: https://zeromediasystem.blogspot.com//search?q=lucky-lemon-seven#sthash.M3jOa865.dpuf

    At our fabulous New Year eve celebration this year, our dear friends shared a drink with us again that Chad has fallen in love with.  It is simple, smooth and delicious.  7 Up with vodka and lemon.  Chad really wanted to pump this one up.  So, after a few days of testing in the mixology lab, he came up with this fabulous amped up twist!

    It might sound mild, but this ain't your Grandma's lemonade! This one packs a punch.  I love it!!!  It's like having a lemonade with 7 Up, the vodka is barely noticeable.  I hope you enjoy it too!  It is certainly for the lemon lover.
    At our New Year eve celebration a few years back, our friends YaYa and Kitty shared a drink with us again and Chad and I have fallen in love with.  It is simple, smooth and delicious.

    7 Up with vodka and lemon.  Chad really wanted to pump this one up.  So, after a few days of testing in the mixology lab, he came up with this fabulous amped up twist!

    It might sound mild, but this ain't your Grandma's lemonade! This one packs a punch.  I love it!!!  It's like having a lemonade with 7 Up, the vodka is barely noticeable.

    I hope you enjoy it too!  It is certainly for the lemon lover.

    Kick 'em off and pour yourself one!

     This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail

    Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

    The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

    8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

    Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

    And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

    We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

     This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail


    Helpful Tips to make Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail:

    • Make sure you use a good vodka, as the saying goes....  Garbage in, garbage out. Your end result will only be as good as the ingredients you use.

      What you will need to make Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail:


      Enjoy!

      With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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       This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade CocktailCheck out more of our favorite lemon cocktail recipes: 

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      Lucky Lemon Seven the Best Lemonade Cocktail

      Trust me this is not your Grandma's lemonade! This lemonade cocktail is a combination of the juices of fresh muddled lemons, 7Up and premium vodka.

      Ingredients

      • 5 small lemons, sliced thin (divided)
      • 6 ounces premium vodka
      • 8-16 ounces 7-Up (to taste)
      • 8 ice cubes

      Instructions

      1. Fill a large glass (approximately 20 ounces) with the slices from 4 lemons. Add vodka, allow to set for 15 minutes and then using a muddler or similar instrument, muddle thoroughly. Your lemons should be shredded when done.
      2. In two fresh large glasses with 4 ice cubes in each and 1/2 of the remaining lemon slices in each, pour 1/2 of the lemon vodka mixture through a strainer and into each glass. Add 4-8 ounces of 7-Up to each glass and serve


      Originally posted 5/16/13
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      Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      You have got to try this frozen margarita recipe made with Jose Cuervo Gold! No party is complete without our simple, sweet frozen cocktail recipe. It will transport you to Margaritaville!

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO


      If you've ever wondered how to make frozen margaritas, I've got a few recipes that you need to try. The hot weather is a perfect time to enjoy a frozen margarita recipe.

      And, you can try my Perfectly Peach Margarita which starts with peach chunks and peach schnapps to make a delicious summer drink.

      Or, you will love the depth of flavor in my Strawberry Lime Margarita. Or, for a slightly different taste, why not try my Puckered Jalapeno Frozen Margarita.

      This recipe does not use a frozen margarita mix. I find that they are often too sweet. And, I didn't want an overly sweet frozen margarita recipe.

      This recipe uses a simple syrup which adds just the right amount of sweetness but doesn't leave it overpoweringly sweet. It's a simple, refreshing drink on a hot day.

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      Frozen Margarita Recipe Tips

      This frozen margarita recipe is very easy to follow. But, here are a few simple tips to make the best possible frozen drink recipe.
      • Use crushed ice to make the job easier on your blender!
      • Add liquids first and the ice on top.
      • Start on low and slowly increase the speed.
      • Don't over blend or you will end up with a watery cocktail.
      • Be sure to add frozen fruit and not fresh or your frozen margarita will be too watery.
       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      How to make frozen margaritas

      1. Rim the margarita glasses in lime juice and then dip in coarse salt.  Set aside.
      2. Add ingredients and 3 cups of ice to the blender (adjusting to personal preference).  Blend together until the mixture becomes a thick slush.
      3. Pour into rimmed glasses and garnish with a lime slice!
      4. Serve and enjoy!

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      Tools for making frozen margaritas

      Blender - You can use any blender with this frozen margarita recipe, but I absolutely love this one! I use it for ice cream, smoothies, soups, my tomato sauce, and naturally this margarita.

      Do you need triple sec for margaritas?
      Yes, a classic margarita will contain triple sec. This frozen margarita contains tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. And, the ice of course. You will also need coarse salt and lime juice for rimming your glasses.

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      How to rim a margarita glass

      One of the most important steps in this frozen margarita recipe is rimming your margarita glass with coarse salt and lime juice. It's very easy to do with a little bit of preparation.

      You will need a shallow bowl of water, lemon juice, or lime juice (like I've used here). Then you need to dip the rim of your margarita glass into the liquid evenly.

      Make sure that you cover the rim completely.

      Finally, carefully dip the rim into the coarse salt until it's evenly coated. For a fun variation, you can add food coloring to the salt to change the color.

      Try matching the color of the salt to your party theme. Or, try orange for a peach margarita and red for a strawberry frozen margarita recipe. There are lots of different variations you can try.

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO

      What pairs well with margaritas?

      Margaritas go wonderfully with both chicken and shrimp especially if they have lime juice as part of the recipe. You could serve it with a wrap, salad, or grilled meat. Why not try a few of these recipes:

      Or, if you're hoping for a dessert recipe, you have got to try these Boozy Margarita Cupcakes. They are loaded with lime and tequila with incredible ribbons of lime zest. They are a perfect ending to any summer meal.

      Watch our frozen margarita video

      Check out our frozen margarita video to see exactly how we make it.

      More summer cocktail recipes

      If you enjoyed this frozen margarita recipe, you might want to try one or two of these summer cocktail recipes too.

      With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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      Frozen Margarita Recipe

      You have got to try this frozen margarita recipe! No party is complete without the Best Ever Frozen Margarita made with Jose Cuervo Gold. It is a perfectly sweet frozen cocktail (with a simple recipe) that will transport you to Margaritaville!
      Prep time: 5 MCook time: 09 MTotal time: 5 M

      Ingredients:

      • coarse salt
      • lime (sliced)
      • 4 ounces Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila
      • 2 ounces triple sec
      • 2 ounces lime juice (fresh squeezed or Rose's Lime Juice)
      • 1 ounce simple syrup (1/2 water, 1/2 sugar heated until it becomes a syrup)
      • 3 cups ice

      Instructions:

      1. Add coarse salt to a plate or bowl large enough to fit the top of your margarita glass in. 
      2. Run a lime slice around the lip of your glasses and then dip each glass into the coarse salt. Set aside.
      3. Add the remaining ingredients to your blender. Blend together until the mixture becomes a thick slush. You may need to pulse it
      4. Pour into rimmed glasses and garnish with a lime slice!
      5. Serve and enjoy!

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO 

      Originally published 4/12/12, updated and republished July 2020.

       No party is complete without our simple Frozen Margarita Recipe + VIDEO
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      How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      Learn how to make a long island iced tea - it's one of the best easy cocktails for a party! With 5 types of liquor, this lit drink packs a punch! 

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      One of our favorite classic cocktails is our creamy and dreamy White Russian Cocktail.

      If you are looking for a sweet drink that tastes more like a fruit punch than a cocktail, Sex on the Beach is for you.

      And a personal favorite is what we like to call a sippin' drink. Our Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea is perfect for sittin' on the porch in summer.

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      Long Island Iced Tea

      Long Island Iced Tea is one of the top 5 requested cocktails in the world! Long Island Drink is an easy recipe, this drink is made with 5 spirits and actually tastes like sweet iced tea.

      If you're wondering what a Long Island Iced Tea actually is, I'll explain.

      A Long Island Drink is a mixed drink that is usually made with light rum, vodka, gin, triple sec, and a splash of cola.

      That final splash of cola gives this mixed drink the same color as a traditional non-alcoholic iced tea. Some versions use a mix of sour mix with a splash of cola.

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      How much alcohol is in a Long Island Iced Tea?

      A traditional Long Island Iced Tea that's made using a small amount of soda has about a 22% alcohol content.

      This drink has more alcohol than most highball mixed drinks for this reason.

      One of the reasons that this drink has gotten a reputation for being strong is that it is a combination of five different types of alcohol.

      When you follow the measurements in this recipe, the alcohol content is not nearly as high. But, it can be if you're adding an ounce of each type.

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      Why is it called a Long Island Iced Tea?

      A Long Island iced Tea was given its name because it looks like a traditional iced tea when you add the splash of cola.

      There is no actual tea in this drink at all.

      According to one version found on the internet, the Long Island Drink was given its name after a bartender who worked in an inn in Long Island created it.

      Another version credits the name to a man who lived in Long Island in Kingsport, Tenessee who created it during Prohibition. No one seems to be sure.

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      What's in a Long Island?

      • 1/2 ounce gin 
      • 1/2 ounce tequila 
      • 1/2 ounce vodka 
      • 1/2 ounce white rum 
      • 1/2 ounce triple sec 
      • 1/2 ounce simple syrup 
      • 1 ounce lemon juice 
      • 2 ounces cola ice 

      How do you make a Long Island Iced Tea recipe?

      You simply add all of the ingredients except the cola and the ice to a cocktail shaker and shake.

      Then, pour the mixture over the ice and add in a splash of cola. Garnish this drink with a lemon wedge.

      If you want to get a bit fancier, you can garnish this drink with a lemon spiral instead of the lemon wedge.

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      Helpful Tips to make Best Ever Long Island Iced Tea

      Use good quality alcohol to limit the startling flavor. Using top-shelf brands this literally tastes like iced tea.

      What you will need to make Best Ever Long Island Iced Tea


      What type of glass should I use?

      This mixed drink is typically made in a collins glass. But, any tall glass will work if you don't have that.

      It's often served with a straw so you will need a glass that's tall enough to accommodate a straw without it tipping over.

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      Long Island Iced Tea Variations

      There are a few popular variations you can make to this recipe. Changing the cola for another type of soda or fruit juice is an easy way to change up the flavor of this drink.
      • To make a Texas Tea, you will add 1/2 cup of Bourbon Whiskey.

      • To make Long Beach Tea, you can use cranberry juice instead of cola. This gives the drink a slightly fruity taste that is a bit more tart.

      • For a Miami Tea, you will want to add peach schnapps and eliminate the tequila. You can add a lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up instead of cola.

      • If you want to make a Hawaiian Iced Tea, just leave out the cola and add pineapple juice.

      • For a Blue Long Island Iced Tea, you will want to leave out the cola and add a dash of blue Curacao instead. Some also leave out the triple sec in this variation. It's up to you.
      There are lots of different ways to change up this Long Island Iced Tea Recipe. Just experiment until you find the one that you like the best.

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      Other easy cocktails to make: 

      Snickers Martini
      White Russian recipe
      B52 Shot

      Enjoy!

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      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea 

      Learn How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      For a step-by-step look at how we make this easy Long Island, check out our video.



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      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea


      Learning how to make a long island iced tea isn’t difficult, but drinking just one might be! Make this alcoholic tea for a refreshing drink.

      Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 0 MinutesTotal time: 5 Minutes

      Ingredients

      • 1/2 ounce gin
      • 1/2 ounce tequila
      • 1/2 ounce vodka
      • 1/2 ounce white rum
      • 1/2 ounce triple sec
      • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
      • 1 ounce lemon juice
      • 2 ounces cola
      • ice

      Instructions

      1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in all ingredients (except cola). Shake well. Strain into an ice cube filled tall cocktail glass. Add cola, garnish with a lemon wedge.
      2. Serve and enjoy!

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

      Originally published July 2013, updated and republished July 2020

      s one of the best easy cocktails for a party How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

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