A mythical Long Island iced tea -- a drink with murky origins and contents that's somehow oh-so delicious. Here's how to actually make one at home.

Despite its name, the Long Island Iced Tea doesn’t actually have any tea in it. Rather, the notoriously high-ABV cocktail is named after its likeness to the non-alcoholic lunch-time sipper (iced ...

I recently went on a mission to find the best Long Island iced tea recipe. Although wasn't surprised to find that vodka, gin, rum, and tequila always played a part, I did uncover some hidden ...

Long Island iced tea in a glass (Getty) “They put a bottle of triple sec on the bar and they asked us to make something out of it,” he said.The recipe Butt came up with included “about a ...

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring granulated sugar and 1/2 c. water to a boil, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Transfer simple syrup to a medium airtight container. Add ...

Long Island iced tea in a glass (Getty) “They put a bottle of triple sec on the bar, and they asked us to make something out of it,” he said.The recipe Butt came up with included “about a ...

Long Island iced tea in a glass (Getty) “They put a bottle of triple sec on the bar and they asked us to make something out of it,” he said.The recipe Butt came up with included “about a ...

The Long Island iced tea is one of more than 100 official cocktails recognized by the International Bartenders Association. The IBA’s recipe calls for 15 mL each of vodka, tequila, white rum ...

(NEXSTAR) — If you’re familiar with a Long Island iced tea, you may be aware of a common misconception: there is no tea, iced or otherwise, in the cocktail. That may not be the only incorrect ...

Long Island iced tea in a glass (Getty) “They put a bottle of triple sec on the bar and they asked us to make something out of it,” he said.The recipe Butt came up with included “about a ...

Long Island iced tea in a glass (Getty) “They put a bottle of triple sec on the bar and they asked us to make something out of it,” he said.The recipe Butt came up with included “about a ...

The disdain between bartenders in both Long Island areas has even culminated to threats of legal action. In 2019, judges voted 3-2 in favor of a Long Island iced tea mixed by Kingsport bartenders ...