"In particular, Reiner provided some input on making a Long Island iced tea taste expensive, raising it to the level of a high-quality cocktail. As expected, she acknowledged that this cocktail "is what it is," calling it a kitchen sink kind of drink with "everything in it." Given that the panoply of core ingredients rarely changes (vodka, gin, tequila, and white rum spirits, plus lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and cola), then raising the quality often comes down to using better ingredients."
"Though it's possible to employ high-end, more expensive gin or tequila, the ingredient changes don't have to be the booze itself. "I don't know that you need to necessarily splurge to make it nice," says Reiner. "I would recommend using fresh lemon juice and a sour mix if you want to actually make it taste better." Other ways to fancy up a Long Island iced tea involve presentation and adding some spice to the equation."
"So, is it really worth using pricier liquors in a Long Island iced tea? Given the large amount of alcohol poured into a single glass, already masked somewhat by cola and lemon juice, you're unlikely to notice a slight upgrade in individual spirits. "I think there are many other things that you could drink that would be a much better drinking experience," explains Julie Reiner."
A Long Island iced tea mixes vodka, gin, tequila, white rum, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola into a potent, kitchen-sink cocktail. Improving the drink centers on ingredient quality and mixer freshness rather than costly liquors, since cola and lemon often mask subtle spirit differences. Fresh lemon juice and a proper sour mix enhance balance and clarity. Thoughtful presentation, garnishes, and a touch of spice can impart perceived luxury and make the drink feel special at parties. Because many spirits are combined in one glass, splurging on individual bottles usually yields minimal benefit.
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