Long Island iced tea

1. a mixed drink of tequila, rum, vodka, gin, curaçao, cola, lemon juice, and sugar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Long Island iced tea¹

1980–85

Example Sentences

Most famously, the Long Island Iced Tea Corporation became the Long Blockchain Corporation, and its stock rose nearly 300 percent in a day.

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I did a Long Island Iced Tea that was in a pitcher.

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Long Island iced tea, I would drink if it was in front of me.

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But all were swayed by the promise of a free Texas Tea, a cousin of the Long Island Iced Tea that contains approximately 78 different spirits.

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Consider this modern, well-balanced take on Long Island iced tea a chance at redemption for what's often considered an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink cocktail.

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When To Use

What does Long Island Iced Tea mean?

Commonly shortened to Long Island and sometimes LIIT, the mixed alcoholic drink officially calls for gin, tequila, vodka, white rum, triple sec, Gomme sugar syrup, lemon juice, and a splash of cola.