Long Ireland Iced Tea Recipe
Introduction
The Long Ireland Iced Tea is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail, perfect for those who enjoy a balanced mix of fruity and spirited flavors. Combining several liquors with melon liqueur and citrus, this drink is a fun twist on the classic iced tea cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz tequila
- 2 oz melon liqueur
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz sour mix
- 2 oz Sprite
- A mini Jameson bottle (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Fill your shaker halfway with ice.
- Step 2: Pour in the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and melon liqueur.
- Step 3: Add the orange juice and sour mix to the shaker.
- Step 4: Shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and chilled.
- Step 5: Take a highball glass and fill it with fresh ice.
- Step 6: Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- Step 7: Top off the glass with Sprite for a refreshing fizz.
- Step 8: Optionally, slide a mini Jameson bottle into the glass for an extra Irish touch.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh orange juice for a brighter, more natural flavor.
- Adjust the sour mix amount to balance sweetness and tartness according to taste.
- Replace Sprite with lemon-lime soda or club soda for a different fizz.
- Serve with a slice of orange or a lime wedge for garnish.
Storage
This cocktail is best enjoyed immediately for its fresh and fizzy qualities. If you prepare the mix in advance, keep it refrigerated and consume within 24 hours. Add the soda and ice just before serving to maintain the carbonation and chill.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this cocktail non-alcoholic?
Yes, substitute the spirits with flavored syrups or non-alcoholic spirits, and keep the melon liqueur and soda for a fun mocktail version.
What is sour mix, and can I make it at home?
Sour mix is a blend of lemon or lime juice and simple syrup, giving a sweet-tart flavor. You can easily make it by mixing equal parts fresh lemon or lime juice with sugar syrup.
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Long Ireland Iced Tea Recipe
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
The Long Ireland Iced Tea is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines a medley of spirits with fruity melon liqueur and citrusy orange juice, balanced by sour mix and finished with a fizzy Sprite topper. This drink offers a fun twist on the classic iced tea cocktail with an Irish flair from the optional mini Jameson bottle, perfect for a quick, energizing beverage to enjoy at parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Spirits
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz tequila
- 2 oz melon liqueur
Mixers
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz sour mix
- 2 oz Sprite
Optional
- A mini Jameson bottle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice to chill the ingredients and properly mix the cocktail.
- Add the spirits: Pour in the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and melon liqueur into the shaker for a strong and flavorful base.
- Add the mixers: Pour the orange juice and sour mix into the shaker, which will provide citrus brightness and balance the alcohol.
- Shake the mixture: Shake the cocktail vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
- Prepare the glass: Grab a highball glass and fill it with fresh ice, ensuring the drink stays cold.
- Strain the cocktail: Strain the contents from the shaker into the highball glass over the ice.
- Top with soda: Add the 2 oz of Sprite on top of the drink to add fizziness and sweetness.
- Garnish (optional): Slide in a mini Jameson bottle for an extra Irish touch and visual appeal, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ice cubes to keep the drink chilled without diluting it too quickly.
- The mini Jameson bottle is optional but adds a unique Irish whiskey flavor and a fun presentation.
- You can adjust the sour mix and Sprite quantities to make the cocktail sweeter or more tart according to your preference.
- Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the fizz and freshness.
- This recipe yields one cocktail; scale up accordingly for parties.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Keywords: Long Ireland Iced Tea, cocktail, Irish cocktail, margarita twist, melon liqueur cocktail, refreshing alcoholic drink, party cocktail, shaken cocktail
