{"id":741,"date":"2008-12-26T00:58:33","date_gmt":"2008-12-26T04:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thisfoodthing.wordpress.com\/?p=741"},"modified":"2008-12-26T00:58:33","modified_gmt":"2008-12-26T04:58:33","slug":"long-island-iced-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thisfoodthing.com\/index.php\/2008\/12\/26\/long-island-iced-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Island Iced Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Long<\/a>

Long Island Iced Tea<\/p><\/div>\n

Long Island Ice Tea – created in the 1970’s on Long Island, New York doesn’t actually contain tea, but is supposed to taste similar.\u00a0 It’s a hugely popular drink, served almost everywhere.\u00a0 I’m sharing this recipe as Sander is going to be making these at his New Years Party this year, and needed to know exactly what was needed.\u00a0 I’ve included a recipe for Sweet & Sour Mix, with some variations as well.<\/p>\n

Long Island Iced Tea<\/h2>\n

1 part vodka
\n1 part\u00a0 Tequila
\n1 part rum
\n1 part gin
\n1 part triple sec (or an orange flavored liquor)
\n1 1\/2 parts sweet and sour mix (see recipe below)
\n1 splash Coke or Pepsi<\/p>\n

Mix ingredients together over ice in a glass. Pour into a shaker and give one brisk shake. Pour back into the glass and make sure there is a touch of fizz at the top.\u00a0 Garnish with lemon.<\/p>\n

Sweet and Sour Mix<\/a><\/h2>\n

Variation 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 cups granulated sugar
\n3 cups water
\n2 cups lemon juice
\n2 cups lime juice<\/p>\n

(or 4 cups lemon, or 4 cups lime)<\/p>\n

Combine the water and sugar into a large sauce pan.\u00a0 Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.\u00a0 Bring to a boil, and then boil for 5 minutes.\u00a0 Cool.\u00a0 Add in the lemon & lime juices.\u00a0 Stir to mix and then refrigerate.\u00a0 This can be kept for about a week in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n

Variation 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Cup lemon juice
\n1 Cup lime Juice
\n1 cup confectioners sugar (aka caster sugar or icing sugar – 10x sugar)<\/p>\n

Mix together well, and allow to sit for 4-24 hours.\u00a0 Stir occasionally, making sure the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n

Variation 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 cups lemon or 2 cups lime juice
\n1 cup 1 cup confectioners sugar (aka caster sugar or icing sugar – 10x sugar)<\/p>\n

Mix together well, and allow to sit for 4-24 hours.\u00a0 Stir occasionally, making sure the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/h2>\n