Tennessee Twist Iced Tea

This Tennessee-inspired twist on the classic long island iced tea cocktail brings together a combination of rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, and gin, creating a unique and flavorful drink. The addition of sorghum or cane syrup adds a rich sweetness, perfectly balanced by the tartness of fresh lime and lemon juices. Topped with cola, this cocktail is a refreshing and complex beverage that's perfect for any occasion.

Tennessee Twist Iced Tea

A Tennessee-inspired twist on the classic long island iced tea cocktail, featuring a unique combination of spirits, citrus juices, and cola for a refreshing and complex drink.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. rum
  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila
  • 1 1/2 oz. Tennessee whiskey
  • 1 1/2 oz. gin
  • 1 oz. sorghum syrup or cane syrup
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 cup cola soft drink
  • 1 lemon peel strip (3 x 1 inch)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, sorghum or cane syrup, fresh lime juice, and fresh lemon juice.
  2. Add ice to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture evenly into a Collins glass filled halfway with ice.
  4. Divide the cola evenly between glasses, about 1/2 cup each.
  5. Twist the lemon peel strip over each cocktail, run it around the rim of the glass, and add it to the cocktail as a garnish.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!