Blue Long Island Ice Tea
Ingredients:
-1 oz. vodka
-1 oz. blue curacao liqueur
-1 oz. white rum
-1 oz. gin
-1 oz. triple sec
-3 oz. sweet and sour mix
-2 oz. 7-up
Instructions:
1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour in the vodka, blue curacao liqueur, white rum, gin, and triple sec.
3. Top with the sweet and sour mix.
4. Pour in the 7-up.
5. Stir the drink to combine.
6. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Blue Long Island Ice Tea is a traditional American cocktail that was first created in the 1970s in the New York area. It is a potent mix of vodka, tequila, gin, triple sec, and blue curacao, sweetened with a sour mix and topped off with a splash of cola. The drink has experienced major popularity over the years, and has now become an international favorite.
When creating a Blue Long Island Ice Tea, it is important to use equal amounts of each of the alcohols, unless you are looking for a stiffer drink. It’s also important to use the right combination of sour mix and sweetening, as this is what really brings out the delicious flavor of the drink. The blue curacao should be added last and topped off with a splash of cola, as this helps to give the drink its famous blue coloring.
When preparing a Blue Long Island Ice Tea, it is best to pour all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice, then give it a hard shake to mix everything together before straining it into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Use a spoon to slowly pour the cola on top, allowing it to settle at the bottom. This will provide an even layer of blue coloring, and it will look beautiful when it’s finished.
For a sweeter take on the traditional cocktail, try adding a splash of grenadine or pineapple juice for an added level of depth. To make it a bit healthier, you could also substitute club soda or tonic for the cola. Finally, for an extra kick, add a few dashes of bitters, like Angostura. With some experimentation you can create your own unique version.