long weekend iced tea

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San Diego
Updated on Jul 15, 2020

When I want a good old-fashioned laugh, I plop myself in front of the TV and watch Weekend at Bernie's. Yeah, the plot itself defies belief, and yet - when you have a couple of these Long Island-style Iced Teas, you can't help but believe every bit of it is true. Since Bernie lived large, so does this tea. The usual alcoholic suspects are involved, but I added a touch of class with the Luxardo. Worthy of the Hamptons. The Curacao makes the drink blend into the beautiful blue sea... Created for FF&F Seaside Brasserie. Buen provecho, amigos!

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce cuervo white tequila
  • 1/2 ounce cruzan white rum
  • 1/2 ounce sapphire gin
  • 1/2 ounce titos vodka
  • 1/2 ounce blue curacao
  • 2 teaspoons luxardo (cherry liqueur)
  • 1/2 - lime, juiced
  • 1 sprig mint, divided use
  • 1 twist of lemon peel
  • sprite soda, to top off

How To Make long weekend iced tea

  • Step 1
    Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker except mint, lemon twist and Sprite.
  • Step 2
    Keep the top of the mint sprig for the garnish (the pretty part!), then tear the remaining leaves and toss them in the shaker.
  • Step 3
    Fill the shaker with ice and SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE for about 20 seconds, till frosty.
  • Step 4
    Strain the drink into a tall Collins glass filled with ice. Top off with the sprite and give it a very slight swirl with a straw. Garnish with the mint sprig and the lemon twist. DRINK RESPONSIBLY, this one is strong!

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Category: Cocktails
Culture: American
Ingredient: Alcohol

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