Long Island Cocktail is one of the most popular drinks around the world. It is made both in bars and at home. Knowing the recipes and the nuances of cooking, you can easily mix it yourself.
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Long Island cocktail - the story of the appearance of the drink
The drink was first mentioned in the 70s and quickly attracted attention because it contains several types of strong alcohol
It got its name, of course, in honor of the island in New York, which became the first residential settlement in that region. Many believe that this drink was first prepared by Chris Bendixen, but there are several more versions of its appearance.
- The first and most realistic - they came up with a cocktail during the ban on alcoholic beverages. Those who visited the bars wanted to drink immediately and a lot, so that no one would notice. Therefore, Long Island was not mixed in glasses, but in a regular mug, by color, it was completely like tea, and for the sake of convincingness, they also put lemon in it.
- Another option - in the USA, competitions were held in which it was necessary to reach the end of the street, while visiting each bar and drinking in it. In order for the participant to complete his journey in this institution, a killer cocktail was invented that quickly knocks down due to the fortress.
- The latest version - a couple came to the bar where Robert Butt worked. They began to curse. The woman delivered an ultimatum: either relationships or alcohol. Of course, the man chose the first, but when his companion went out for a couple of minutes, he asked me to pour the strongest mixture into his cup, which later became the basis of the drink.
Classic Long Island Cocktail Recipe
The classic recipe contains several types of strong alcohol.Preparing a drink is very simple, the process takes a minimum of time, and even a person who does not understand this at all can mix the components.
The main components of the cocktail
The composition of the cocktail is, of course, alcoholic drinks. There are several varieties that you can mix and get the same strong drink, but slightly different in taste.
In the classic version, the following components are present:
- 25 milliliters of vodka;
- 25 milliliters of gin;
- 25 milliliters of light rum;
- 25 milliliters of tequila;
- 25 milliliters of liquor;
- half lime juice;
- 30 milliliters of cola.
If you need to make a larger volume of the drink, then simply increase the volume of the components. But apparently they should be 1: 1. That is, if you take 50 milliliters of vodka, then the rest of the alcohol should also be 50 each. As a decoration, most often use a slice of lemon.
The nuances of cooking, how to mix the components
Place all of these components, with the exception of Coke, in a shaker, beat well and pour into a large glass filled with ice in advance. Then add the right amount of cola, stir with a stick.
- Please note that despite the light taste, the drink is very strong.
- In one portion of the cocktail, about 300 calories.
- To reduce calorie content, you can replace a regular Coke with a light version.
- Serve only in a tall glass.
- Drinks the drink slowly, in sips and through a straw.
- Hearty snacks are not served, but canapes or fruits are quite suitable.
Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail Recipe
Essential Ingredients:
- vodka, rum, gin, tequila, orange liquor, lemon juice - 20 milliliters each;
- 0.1 liter of cola;
- about 200 grams of ice.
The cooking process is commonplace. Place ice in a tall glass, pour all the indicated drinks in turn, then enter the cola, mix, garnish with lemon and serve a cocktail with a straw.
We make a drink in Russian
Essential Ingredients:
- vodka - 15 milliliters;
- 15 milliliters of gin;
- 15 milliliters of white rum;
- 15 milliliters of tequila;
- Liquor Triple sec - 15 milliliters;
- Martini Prosecco - 0.1 liter;
- 10 grams of cherries;
- raspberries - 20 grams;
- 300 grams of ice.
Cooking process:
- Berries are placed in a shaker, where they are well crushed.
- Add to them all the alcoholic beverages listed in the list in the right amount.
- We lay the ice in cubes in a deep glass, filter the mixture of berries and alcohol there.
- Add Prosecco, mix and decorate with a berry on a skewer. Serve a drink with a straw.
Non-alcoholic cocktail
If for some reason you cannot afford to drink a cocktail according to the classic recipe, then try to make a non-alcoholic option.
It is especially good in the summer - it perfectly refreshes and quenches thirst.
Essential Ingredients:
- 120 milliliters of cola;
- ice cubes;
- 0.12 liters of lemonade;
- one slice of lemon;
- cool tea - 0.12 liters;
Cooking process:
- For mixing, prepare a large glass (about 500 milliliters in volume).
- Fill it with ice cubes to about half, then add lemonade, tea, cola there and mix well.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, hooking it to the edge of the glass, and do not forget to take the straw.
Beautiful drink serving
Of course, it is very important to be able to mix the cocktail correctly, but also do not forget about the aesthetic side of serving. Agree, it's very nice to drink from a beautiful glass, and even decorated with something. So, it seems, even the taste is completely different.
To get the most out of Long Island, you need to serve it well.
- Be sure to take a large, fully transparent glass. Pay attention to cleanliness: smudges and stains will not make the pitch beautiful.
- You can add an unusual color to a drink if you use pineapple juice instead of cola. This will not be a classic option, but quite interesting and bright.
- Traditionally served a cocktail with a slice of lemon, but if you wish, you can do it differently. Turn on the fantasy. For example, decorate with lime (it is more saturated) or use cherry on a skewer.Another option is fresh mint leaves. They not only change the appearance, but also give the drink a special aroma.
- Do not forget about the tube. It should be medium in size so that it is pleasant and convenient to sip a drink from it. A bright, bent "straw" is also considered an integral part of Long Island and is therefore obligatory.
