Make the Best EVER Long Island Iced Tea

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The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent concoction for those undecided on a base spirit. If you’re a bartender, chances are you’ve been asked to make one of these before. No matter the type of bar, sooner or later, a Long Island will be ordered. Don’t feel the need to buy all top shelf liquors for this drink. Not only would that be pricey to make, but with so many flavors, the nuances of each spirit could get lost. This one's not for the faint of heart. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:32
The Booze: 3:21
The Recipe: 5:09
Sips: 7:20
Sign Off: 11:01
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA RECIPE
1 oz. (30 ml) Union Horse Distilling Co. Rider Vodka
1 oz. (30 ml) El Dorado 3 Year Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
1 oz. (30 ml) Luxardo Triplum Triple Sec
1 oz. (30 ml) lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1)
top with Coca-Cola
lemon wheel for garnish
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Пікірлер: 748

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

TIME STAMPS The History: 1:32 The Booze: 3:21 The Recipe: 5:09 Sips: 7:20 Sign Off: 11:01 Cheers 😊

@mixdawg 3 жыл бұрын

Texas tea has Tito’s Texas vodka in it

@jbing30 2 жыл бұрын

Texas tea uses bourbon instead of a triple sec.

@yamyamyams2629 Жыл бұрын

Ummm.... Maybe I've always been shorting people on booze but ummm an ounce each on all 5 alcohols is like three quarters more booze than us supposed to be in it.

@soohyun5804 Жыл бұрын

You can drink a glass of iced tea like water. ^_^

@NightSkyJeff 3 жыл бұрын

I love that the clock on the wall is always at 5:00. That is attention to detail.

@srinjoy98 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the clock just doesn't work.

@williammitchell7021 2 жыл бұрын

Works for me…

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 2 жыл бұрын

One time i saw the clock at 1 o'clock.or 2,..i guess it was the episode with mai tai or mojito..

@stephenbloomberg927 Жыл бұрын

It's always 5:00 somewhere. Happy Hour!

@ChickenSoupMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest, to improve on the Long Island just add more alcohol…. All of them. Or just pair it with a shot. And a comfy pillow.

@davidvarley1812 2 жыл бұрын

Great punch bowl drink. Only downside, ice melts. Though in my experience it doesn't last long enough for that to be a problem.

@codylargeteau7658 2 жыл бұрын

Look up a greatful dead coctail

@RobsHomeBar 3 жыл бұрын

1 oz of each! INSANE!!... I typically make it with 1/2 oz each spirit. Love your ratio of booze to coke! That's proper! Too many people add way too much coke which just makes it taste like rum & coke. Cheers!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...just enough to make it look like tea 👌

@lanceowings9421 3 жыл бұрын

Same here…5 oz of alcohol is pretty scary.

@bandabanderos 2 жыл бұрын

I do mine with a double shot of each. But only two drinks per night.

@cypherfunc 2 жыл бұрын

@@bandabanderos "only"

@cazsspot1 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Where I'm from the max liquor a drink can have in it is 3oz. That's a half shot each (plus the whiskey/bourbon that should be in there) then the rest is sour mix. Only a splash of coke. It's there for color, not for taste

@Xina.. 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, I love Tipsy Anders!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 yeah this one got me there

@Barprints 3 жыл бұрын

This will get anyone there quick! 😋

@JoshChristiane 3 жыл бұрын

I love your energy and how happy you are. It's just infectious.

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Josh! Cheers!

@annehalkyard 3 жыл бұрын

I think he was drunk...

@goblinb 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@anonymustypewriter6670 2 жыл бұрын

@@annehalkyard Was about to say that 😂

@davecrawley4634 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like a Dark Island Ice Tea. Replace all the “white”spirits with their dark brethren. Darth Vader’s Ice Tea.

@davidcrowley6216 2 жыл бұрын

I like your user name.

@davecrawley4634 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidcrowley6216 great names seem alike.

@ugotserved911 2 жыл бұрын

U mean Brooklyn iced tea instead of Long Island iced tea. Get IT? Lol.

@Redskies453 2 жыл бұрын

So rum, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac?

@juliastrasser3766 2 жыл бұрын

The booze is strong with this one

@kidyuki1 3 жыл бұрын

The nosing at the beginning was genius.

@throwingpotsandpans 2 жыл бұрын

I am impressed by your tasting notes satire and how you manage to inject a "let's make this super-popular, kinda dangerous, highly marked-up drink" vibe into your overall "this drink is ridiculous" demeanour.

@danielanthony1054 Жыл бұрын

he sounded like every wine sommelier i've ever met.

@leferayala5228 2 жыл бұрын

“It tastes like college.” Nailed it!

@willfosterphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating cocktail videos that are equally entertaining as well as informative.

@NathanMeffert 2 жыл бұрын

Anders. I love your channel. Bringing back proper drinking culture is necessary. Thanks for your work. Seems simple, but you’re doing yeoman’s work, brother. Cheers!

@mahath7 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man! I like your energy and enthusiasm! It's infectious!

@Chejo3 2 жыл бұрын

My family and I love these. My parents told me a story when they once made this with probably rum and literally, iced tea.

@BrandonGamble626 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel tonight. Love the content. The history and everything makes it really neat. Keep it up !

@oneandonlyDudester 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing content! I immediately tried out this recipe and it was pretty amazing. Perfect drink to share with my lady.

@Brockthedog315 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video having us watch you drink this thing. I gotta have one right now!

@secretoyumbos2209 2 жыл бұрын

Eres un hombre simpático y tus cócteles son geniales. Mil gracias!

@kronyn555 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job on selling this one that I had to make it, right after watching this video. Not sure if you had some shots before you recorded or not. Very entertaining for sure

@crtzmo 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your channel, thanks for sharing your craft. And whoa whoever that was who swiped your lemon, more drop-by’s please!

@DonRamiro1 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. It's my favorite of all the bartender channels on KZfaq. The videos tend to be a little long but I guess I don't mind sitting thru some of the entertainment/wisenheimerness to get to the meat and potatoes of it. you know, the actual recipe. I know there are time stamps but some of the quips and cracks give me a good chuckle.

@Alexsmithandco 2 жыл бұрын

Anders, Have been watching your videos and built a bar full of drinks and glasses around your suggestions - tonight made our first cocktail, a Long Island Tea to your menu. Itbwas great, keep up the brilliant videos, you make it exciting and fun, we love them

@victormelendez9557 2 жыл бұрын

Anders, you awesome man!! Love your videos, my wife and I just keep trying all your recipes!!!!

@scottward7813 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a drink channel that is fun! Thank you!

@justinellis8864 10 ай бұрын

Loved this video. Cheered me right up! You and your girl are great together. very amusing!

@paulcobb8765 Ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite of your videos.

@burningchrome70 2 жыл бұрын

I love your style. This is fun. Not healthy but fun. Please continue.

@amythompson7700 2 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite drink to order around 1986. Deadly and delicious!

@ReneeSellsLaLiving 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your eloquent way of delivering diplomatic putdowns.

@tonyr6840 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely my favorite drink. I had a friend years ago that was bartending and she would make them for me. Well one night her pouring skill were so on the mark that I downed 3 because it tasted like an actual lemon iced tea. Super dangerous and delicious 😋. Good thing i lived literally around the corner 😅 about 100'.

@garyfleming8963 Жыл бұрын

Definitely takes me back to college days. A local restaurant (Rafferty's) in Bowling Green, KY sold them for $3.95 on Monday Happy Hours and served them in large Mason jars. They were so good. Another local restaurant on Friday happy hours sold them for $4.00 a pitcher.. our table that night had way too many to mention (16) and amazed we all got home safely...we did have a DD. Memories....

@JG-yk6ny Жыл бұрын

Man Rafferty's is a cool place. My dad moved to BG 12 years ago and when my wife and I visit we try to hit up college bars and restaurants.

@LuizGuilherme5 2 жыл бұрын

It's a awesome drink! Cheers from Brazil

@RobsHomeBar 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Long Island Iced Tea! Also love all the variations (Texas Tea, Tokyo Tea, Adios, Long Beach, etc...) Great interpretation! Cheers!

@melinasparks3268 Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the one without tequila?

@loontil Жыл бұрын

@@melinasparks3268 Lame

@michaelbordonaro6575 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel looks so good!!!!

@theredpencil2564 Жыл бұрын

It's my favorite! I had my first one at the bourbon Cafe in New Orleans, I was so buzzed, haven't stop since.

@Soknet-Bartender Жыл бұрын

Thank you idol for showing us this cocktail ♥️

@mybartender 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the detailed instructions and tips provided in the video, making it easy to recreate this cocktail at home. Cheers to the ultimate Long Island Iced Tea recipe! 🍹👌

@TheSweetEscapeMUA 3 жыл бұрын

Your “tasting notes” seriously cracked me up 😂...another great video as usual!

@gregcoleman6670 3 жыл бұрын

Double sec! heheheheh

@Barprints 3 жыл бұрын

It was the hand stir and hair flip for me! 😂

@Jacob-ABCXYZ 2 жыл бұрын

I love these, easy to drink a few of these

@soccerduder1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, love the channel

@lancejones1925 Жыл бұрын

This is the best LIIT video ever, thank you.

@jcbaber7521 2 жыл бұрын

I pour the cola into a separate glass before starting the cocktail, so it loses most of the carbonation. Gives it a smoother "tea" taste. But that's probably just me being weird & always finding a way to complicate things. Idk. Just discovered this channel btw, & love it. Keep up the great work!

@nathanvertil7355 2 жыл бұрын

I think I will do that from now on when I make them at the bar.

@beargryllsisownage2009 Жыл бұрын

That sounds smart, I’m going to try that thanks

@Quarrelstick 2 ай бұрын

Super thoughtful twist

@cptnquick Жыл бұрын

You made this drink fun with a fun video.

@wesleyrobinson4532 2 жыл бұрын

Long Island was my college drink. My wife’s was amaretto sour. That’d be a fun episode.

@soundhealingbygene 11 ай бұрын

ive tried many different versions of this because each bar tender makes it a little different. really a top fav

@pbkayakyer 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who uses a full ounce for the base spirits in the LIT!!

@TheMrElzebub 2 жыл бұрын

Oregon resident. I waited tables through my 20s. Long Island where I worked was a half oz each of gin, rum, vodka, triple sec, then an oz each of sweet & sour and coke. One popular variant was replacing the coke with cranberry juice and a splash of chambord.

@Creativecavemanagain 2 жыл бұрын

Best episode yet

@big_Ern98 2 жыл бұрын

I recently started a side project of bartender for hire in my area. I am definitely reaching for the higher standard and looking to keep honing in for achievement. I gotta say, Anders and Ozzie (forgive the misspelling or wrong name completely), you folks are tremendous! Great knowledge, great fun for teaching and would definitely be a blast to throw back a few with. Cheers and thank you for your passion and education......

@taylorjoshd 11 ай бұрын

Love this!!! And any time OZ gets in on the video,....well thats a winner in my book. I love y'alls "togetherness" (?).....lol

@alarmingtwitch7822 3 жыл бұрын

This is hands down my go to drink if I don't know what to order and don't want beer or whiskey

@nicolasv.1827 Жыл бұрын

Nice video mate, the improvised dégustation with your friend was also very pleasant to watch and.... I'm very fan of this cocktail because 1 is enough 😅

@sanchezjr13 2 жыл бұрын

One of my faves!

@jimyoder9532 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@maxzhukovskyi1679 Жыл бұрын

I completely forgot about this cocktail. Thank you very much for the video. As a result, had to look for lemons and demerara sugar at 10pm. But it was worth it.

@shoegaze_slvt Жыл бұрын

this is generally my go-to if i've had a rough shift at work, though i like to add lime as well as lemon juice. not sure what it is about it but it just works for me either way, i love a good long island iced tea

@nbj711 Жыл бұрын

new subscriber, started with the newer videos and came back to this one, I kind of like Anders drinking during the video, especially a long island... haha

@user-tf3fd8zu3v 10 ай бұрын

There r lots of lov n knowledge in ur bartending class....

@dr.doshay4170 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 the ending was the best! I love you guys! 😂

@alexisumbreon4722 2 жыл бұрын

As I see others saying, I too only do .5 oz pours for each alcohol. The lemon juice and syrup is really up to taste but I usually do .5 oz of each or 1oz of premade sour mix. I also shake it then strain it over ice into a cup where it fills up about 2/3 of the way and then float with coke because I like mine to be a bit more coke heavy usually. It definitely masks the alcohol better, and I usually drink quite a few of them when I make them at home. At the bars, I usually go for at least two if they're made well enough (sometimes it's too boozy and it doesn't mask the alcohol at all).

@dougdecloux6967 Жыл бұрын

dude my favourite drink ever my end of the night party drink

@andreasfelten9455 2 жыл бұрын

Haha amazing energy mate! 😃 Like me after I had 2 of these lol. Love the review at the end.

@davidstephens3804 2 жыл бұрын

"Holy crap" love this! Had one of these in Morocco and ended up standing in the street taking pictures of the moon lol 😆

@shishka3116 2 жыл бұрын

And probably shitting yourself because of the dirty water ice cubes xD

@rudycaruso4757 8 ай бұрын

This was my favorite drink back in the late 80's early 90's in Boston, ours tasted a lot like iced tea and went down sooooooo easy.

@catmomma6202 3 жыл бұрын

my fav drink when i wanna get tipsy fast lol, amazing video

@13alenzo 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of cocktail markups! Would you consider making a video on pricing out beverages and/or liquors?

@taliaabu1531 2 жыл бұрын

When I was bartending in Tel Aviv I used to advise people under 20 (age drinking in TA is 18) against Long Island Iced Tea, because in most cases they couldn't hold their liquor. I warned them that if they puke, they clean. And so it was.

@User-om5bv 2 жыл бұрын

Man you're sweating personality and charm, brother. I was laughing during the whole video hshhahahaa cheers.

@amyhsiao 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ! it was my #1 favor after so many times disappointed....very pleasant to watch this video ( never a fan of entertaining types of video, but I really like your channel) Great Job!!

@chrisbenham3012 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found this video. Probably not going to make one because of things, but I loved seeing you actually get just a bit tipsy. 😂

@user-hf8ie8mf3n Жыл бұрын

Great recipe, introduced us to the channel. 🎉 👍🤪🇨🇦

@AndersErickson Жыл бұрын

Cheers - welcome to the channel!

@4ceosp4des76 Жыл бұрын

I have made quite many of em and also had... pouring a 30ml dose will "kill" people and made the alcohol taste really strong. I also just stir it a bit and not shake it. Try it with 15 ml of each but keep the lemon on 25. Highball glass. I love your work and I have seen many of your videos. Take care

@mikeneary4638 Жыл бұрын

Love this recipe, explains much. I also love that it's always 5:00

@solicitor73 Жыл бұрын

Hands down, this IS the best recipe for a Long Island Iced Tea. I have made this for some very critical guests, and they were all more than satisfied. It is also a favorit with my wife. I am using: Appleton Estate Signature, Tanqueray Dry Gin, Wodka Gorbatschow (which is an alright vodka) and Sierra Tequila Reposado.

@freddieyt 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are outstanding

@timetravellingbunny3952 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this just after finishing a Monkey Gland on an August Sunday afternoon. Long Island Iced Tea reminds of dancing in 1984 at Ripples in Belmont Shore. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end.

@SeanDeaver 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite drinks

@davidpierce8548 2 жыл бұрын

I tended bar in the 70s and we always did 1oz. of all the white liquors and 1/2 oz. of triple sec and a 1/2 oz. of Amaretto. Lemon juice, simple syrup and the splash of Coke. I think the Amaretto helped.

@SteelWalrus 2 жыл бұрын

I made one with IRN BRU once. Absolutely delightful.

@mickewillysson 2 жыл бұрын

This my alltime favourite drink

@gamma276 3 жыл бұрын

In my college town they did s drink based on the college name where it was a Long Island with Captain Morgan spiced instead of white rum. Really nice addition to a Long Island.

@Firebolt4848 3 жыл бұрын

That shaking B roll segment was so fucking great haha, I have to sub just for that!

@jonstangel7583 2 жыл бұрын

I always add equal parts Coke and Lemonade. Really smooths out the drink... especially if using "harsh" rail booze. Try it. I hate when some bars use Sweet/Sour Mix in their long islands.

@joemichitsch7902 2 жыл бұрын

Really like all the background of the drink, ingredient list and keep up the entertaining good work. I always thought the coke should be flat, it’s for color. A typical ice tea has no carbonation. Still a powerful drink on a sunny day 😁

@IndigoWall 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant episode of Drunk History! Love the case for aeration (& dilution!). From the Vieux Carré to the Long Island, Anders, where are you & Az leading us? To the Alamagoo.... I dasn’t utter the word! 😂

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Haha...I’m thinking sooner or later we’ll end up going there!

@FedFire8404 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites. First time was at a club called "Mardi Gras" in Long Beach, Ca. $10 in a beach bucket and would last all night. Fantastic drink and I do not recall any Tequila in the mix.

@andr3wj0hn57 2 жыл бұрын

all of the earthy notes from the spirits probably account for the "iced tea" nomenclature. video really changed my perspective on the drink, thank u!!

@christopherfegley7414 Жыл бұрын

Man you're blitzed. I love it. My record is 7 of them.

@jamesj957 Жыл бұрын

Trying this tonight. I have this exact same glass as well, So there’s no reason not to :) Plus, if I’m smiling after drinking that like Anders is in this video -I’m making two!

@jrsleepz 2 жыл бұрын

I am almost 30 , from houston tx and this is my go to drink lol i usually drink 5 max of em when i drink more than 2

@JustMe-fz5uc Жыл бұрын

This is generally my go to when I feel pressured to order so the waitress/waiter can get on about their business. Also a good one to drink with your meal.

@suejohnson2380 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Not my cup of tea. Love all of these cocktail lessons though! I’m way behind in adding them all to my drink recipe file! Yikes! Awesome amazing info. And always entertaining! Thank you!!!

@montanajones8393 2 жыл бұрын

Another YT algorithm suggestion hit. I immediately subbed after watching one of your other vids & have been going through your catalog. I really enjoy your channel. Come on, everybody loves the bartender, right? I seem to remember when I worked bar during college, that when I made this it also had Kahlua in the recipe & instead of coke it was soda water. Does this sound like legit version or variation of this drink? Any time you need volunteer tasters, I'm sure I can find a way to make time. D

@alexcurry3983 2 жыл бұрын

YESS ever Bourbon person ever!!! Love that you did it with a LIT hahahhah

@klvanzi 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I gave it a try but had to use what is in my cabinet. I used to drink these for years in college. I am from NJ so common there. I am much older but, hey, gave it a try tonight. It is kicking me. I definitely need to eat dinner. I had vodka, rum, coke, Montenegro, Martini secco, and yeah that was enough. I definitely will try another cocktail. These have been my hobby lately but this one, I will leave to the college students. Cheers.

@geordieny 2 жыл бұрын

I've never enjoyed the sips commentary so much. Felt like a confession

@JediNachos 3 жыл бұрын

I love those things. A lot.

@goudagirl6095 Ай бұрын

Wow. This drink is LIIT. 👍

@ChrisTaylor-un1wv 2 жыл бұрын

This is my fav. When I make it I take out Tequilia and use whiskey

@waybe869 Жыл бұрын

My personal recipe is a little different: 0.5oz of each liquor and 0.75oz of both simple syrup and lemon juice. Hadn’t tried it with Demerara syrup before, will have to try it!