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Long Ireland Iced Tea Recipe

4.7 from 86 reviews

The Long Ireland Iced Tea is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines a medley of spirits with fruity and tangy flavors. Perfect for a quick and impressive drink, it blends vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and melon liqueur with orange juice, sour mix, and a splash of Sprite, delivering a fizzy, flavorful experience with a unique Irish twist using a mini Jameson bottle.

Ingredients

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Alcoholic Ingredients

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz rum
  • 1 oz tequila
  • 2 oz melon liqueur
  • 1 mini Jameson bottle (optional)

Mixers

  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 2 oz sour mix
  • 2 oz Sprite

Instructions

  1. Fill Shaker with Ice: Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice to chill the drink efficiently as you mix.
  2. Add Spirits and Liqueur: Pour the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and melon liqueur into the shaker over the ice.
  3. Add Mixers: Pour in the orange juice and sour mix to add fruitiness and tang to the cocktail.
  4. Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
  5. Prepare the Glass: Grab a highball glass and fill it with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cold.
  6. Strain Mixture: Strain the blended contents of the shaker into the ice-filled glass.
  7. Add Fizz: Top off the drink with 2 ounces of Sprite to add refreshing carbonation.
  8. Optional Garnish: Slide in a mini Jameson bottle to add a fun presentation and subtle whiskey notes.

Notes

  • The mini Jameson bottle is optional but recommended for an authentic Irish twist and added depth.
  • Sour mix can be homemade by combining lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup for freshness.
  • Adjust Sprite quantity to your preferred sweetness and carbonation level.
  • Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal fizz and chill.

Keywords: Long Ireland Iced Tea, Irish cocktail, vodka cocktail, melon liqueur drink, refreshing iced tea cocktail, Jameson cocktail