Looking for a colorful spin on the classic Long Island Iced Tea? The Blue Long Island Iced Tea swaps out cola for blue curaçao, giving it a tropical flavor and striking blue hue. Originating in the United States, this cocktail is popular at parties and bars worldwide due to its potent combination of spirits and eye-catching appearance.
Blue Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCalories
211
kcal
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Ingredients
15 ml 1/2 fl oz vodka
15 ml 1/2 fl oz gin
15 ml 1/2 fl oz white rum
15 ml 1/2 fl oz tequila
15 ml 1/2 fl oz blue curaçao
15 ml 3/7 fl oz triple sec
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice
30 ml 1 fl oz simple syrup
60 ml 2 fl oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
Equipment
Cocktail shaker
Jigger
Strainer
Highball glass
Bar spoon
Instructions
- Add vodka, gin, rum, tequila, blue curaçao, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Pour the lemon-lime soda on top, and gently stir with a bar spoon.
- Add a lemon wheel or a cherry for a fun finish.
Notes
- To intensify the citrus flavor, rim the glass with lemon zest before pouring the cocktail.
