Texas Tea Drink

5 from 1 vote

Texas Tea is a quick and easy twist on the classic Long Island cocktail. Simply made with 6 spirits plus lemon, and simple syrup, this drink is deceptively potent because it's the color of cola.

Prep Time3

Cook Time0

Total Time3

Course: cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktails (in a 12 oz. lowball glass)

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

1 oz dry gin
1 oz vodka
1 oz gold tequila
1 oz gold rum NOT spiced
1 oz whisky-bourbon
1 oz orange liqueur
1 oz simple syrup
2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice from 2 small lemons
2 oz cola I used Pepsi
Garnish with a lemon wedge and ice

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker, or large mason jar with lid, half full with ice.
To the cocktail shaker add the dry gin, vodka, gold tequila, gold rum, whiskey-bourbon, orange liqueur, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake to combine.
Add a lemon wedge to the rim of each lowball cocktail glass and fill the glass ¾ full with ice.
Divide the Texas Tea between the two glasses and top each drink with 1 oz. each cola.

Notes

Tips:

I highly suggest that you do not use liquors that are bottom shelf, and that you use individual liquors that you would enjoy drinking on their own. Due to the nature of this recipe it is a very strong drink and you want it to be as smooth as possible. I do not feel that top shelf, or very expensive, brands need to be used but I do think that the quality does make a difference.
Some liquor, and liqueur, substitutions are as follows:
- Orange Liqueur- you can use Triple Sec, Orange Curacao or any brand of orange liqueur.
- Whiskey-Bourbon- I used Maker’s Mark brand but you can use Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or any other brand you would use for other cocktails.
- Gold Rum- I used Bacardi brand but any brand will work. You can even use a light, or clear, rum in this recipe. I do not suggest using a spiced rum though. Be careful to read the label as they are typically sold near each other on the store shelves.
- Gold Tequila- You can use a silver tequila also. *Just note that if you swap out the gold rum and/or gold tequila for a silver, or clear, then your cocktail will be lighter in color*
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice and Simple Syrup- You can substitute 3 ounces of a sour mix for these two ingredients. I like the freshness the lemon juice provides but you will still have a delicious drink with the substitution.

I like to keep a bottle of simple syrup (can be found at any liquor store) stocked in my liquor cabinet as it can be used in so many cocktails. If you want to make your own you can combine equal parts granulated sugar and water (I do ½ cup each) in a small saucepan on medium-high heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Allow it to cool and transfer it to a sealed container like a mason jar. It will keep in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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