Cherry Long Island Iced Tea is a seasonally inspired twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea recipe.
Cheers to accidental discoveries! This Cherry Long Island Iced Tea began when a couple of bottles of cherry cola remained after guests left. The extra cherry flavor transforms the classic Long Island Iced Tea into a refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfect for slow sipping on a warm evening.
We don’t usually keep soda at home, but when family visits we pick up a few bottles to suit their tastes. After a weekend of sampling different sodas, two bottles of cherry cola were left sitting in the fridge. One hot evening I suggested to the Godfather that we mix a Long Island. We opened a bottle of cherry cola and discovered how nicely it complements the blend of spirits.
The cherry cola alone gives the cocktail a pleasant fruity note. If you prefer a more pronounced cherry flavor, add a splash of cherry juice. This cocktail works well made individually or scaled up for a pitcher—just remember to serve it over plenty of ice and enjoy responsibly.
Cherry Long Island Iced Tea
1 cocktail
5 minutes
5 minutes
Cherry Long Island Iced Tea is a seasonal variation of the classic Long Island Iced Tea, brightened with cherry cola and an optional splash of cherry juice.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce spiced rum
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier (or triple sec)
- cherry cola
- 1 ounce cherry juice (optional)
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