The Sidecar
Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cold
- ¾ ounce
- ¾ ounce
- ¾ ounce Cimarrón
- ¾ ounce Plantation 3 Stars
- ¾ ounce
- ¾ ounce fresh juice
- Garnish: 1 wedge
Method
Pour the cola into a pint glass. Short shake the remaining ingredients with ice for about 5 seconds, then strain into the glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes and garnish with the lemon wedge.
History
Most commonly credited to bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island in the 1970s, combining several clear spirits with cola for a drink that resembles iced tea in color only.
Web alternative
Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Tequila
- 1/2 oz Light rum
- 1/2 oz Gin
- 1 dash Coca-Cola
- Twist of Lemon peel
Method
Build the ingredients in a highball glass, then finish with the listed garnish.