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Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Long Island Iced Tea

I like making this bold and refreshing Texas Roadhouse Long Island Iced Tea at home when I want a strong but smooth cocktail. It combines vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec with citrus and a splash of cola for a balanced, refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Beverages, Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Vodka Neutral base spirit
  • 2 oz White Rum Adds slight sweetness
  • 2 oz Tequila Gives bold flavor
  • 2 oz Gin Adds botanical notes
  • 2 oz Triple Sec Orange flavored liqueur
  • 4 oz Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed preferred
  • 4 oz Simple Syrup Balances citrus
  • 1 cup Cola Added at the end
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes For mixing and serving
  • 4 pieces Lemon Wedges For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker Used to mix and chill the ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Jigger Helps measure alcohol accurately
  • 1 Highball Glass Traditional glass used for serving
  • 1 Mixing Spoon Used to gently stir after adding cola
  • 1 Citrus Juicer Helpful for fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 2:
  1. Pour vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and triple sec into the shaker.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 3:
  1. Add lemon juice and simple syrup to balance the citrus flavor.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 4:
  1. Shake the mixture well for about 10 seconds until chilled.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 5:
  1. Fill highball glasses with fresh ice.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 6:
  1. Strain the cocktail mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 7:
  1. Top each drink with a splash of cola.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 8:
  1. Stir gently with a spoon so the cola blends without losing fizz.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe
Step 9:
  1. Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.
    Long Island Iced Tea Texas Roadhouse Recipe

Notes

I always try to measure the spirits carefully when making this drink because balance is what makes the cocktail taste smooth. Fresh lemon juice also gives a brighter flavor than bottled juice. Add only a small splash of cola so the drink keeps its strong and refreshing taste.