Description
A festive twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, this Fall Long Island Iced Tea combines the warmth of spiced rum and apple vodka with the crispness of cranberry apple juice and the fizzy sparkle of lemon-lime soda. Perfect for autumn gatherings, this refreshing cocktail serves two and is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquor
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Spiced Rum
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Apple Vodka
Mixers
- 4 oz Cran Apple juice
- 2 oz Lemon-Lime soda
Instructions
- Combine Spirits: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour 1 oz each of Triple Sec, Spiced Rum, Gin, and Apple Vodka. This blend of liquors creates the base flavor for the cocktail.
- Add Juice: Pour in 4 oz of Cran Apple juice to infuse the drink with a fruity and slightly tart autumn taste.
- Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the cocktail.
- Serve: Strain the mixture evenly into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Top with Soda: Add 1 oz of Lemon-Lime soda to each glass to add a refreshing fizz and balance the flavors.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally garnish with a thin apple slice or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chilled cranberry apple juice and soda for a colder drink without watering down the cocktail.
- Adjust the amount of lemon-lime soda to taste if you prefer a less or more fizzy drink.
- For a sweeter version, add a splash of simple syrup or apple cider.
- Serve in tall glasses to maintain the layered appearance typical of Long Island Iced Tea cocktails.
