Best 5 Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea Recipes

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**A Refreshing Twist on a Classic: Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea and Its Variations**

Quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea. This delightful beverage combines the refreshing flavors of raspberry, lemon, and sweet tea, creating a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Whether you prefer a non-alcoholic version for a delightful treat or an adult version with a splash of vodka for a delightful twist, this recipe has you covered.

**Variations to Suit Every Palate:**

- **Classic Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea:** A refreshing blend of brewed black tea, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and sugar, garnished with fresh raspberries and a lemon wedge.

- **Sparkling Raspberry Iced Tea:** Elevate the classic recipe by adding a splash of club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy and invigorating drink.

- **Raspberry Sweet Tea:** For a sweeter variation, use sweet tea instead of black tea and adjust the sugar quantity to your liking.

- **Vodka Raspberry Iced Tea:** Transform the classic recipe into a delightful cocktail by adding a shot of vodka. Adjust the amount of vodka to suit your preference.

- **Raspberry Iced Green Tea:** Create a healthier version by using green tea instead of black tea. Enjoy the subtle vegetal notes and the added health benefits of green tea.

- **Raspberry Peach Iced Tea:** Combine the vibrant flavors of raspberries and peaches in this delightful variation. Simply add some peach slices or puree to the recipe.

- **Raspberry Mint Iced Tea:** Infuse your iced tea with the refreshing aroma of mint. Add a few mint leaves to the tea while brewing or garnish the drink with fresh mint sprigs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LONG ISLAND RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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This is a great drink--smooth and goes down so easy..mmmm would you like one?

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz white tequila, optional
1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz raspberry liqueur, (or omit for regular long island iced tea and use simple syrup)
1/2 oz gin
2 oz cola
2 oz sweet and sour mix or fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Shake all ingredients,EXCEPT raspberry liqueur in a cocktail shaker with a bit of ice.
  • 2. Pour into highball glass. Carefully layer the raspberry liqueur on top and garnish with lemon slice. CHEERS!

LONG ISLAND RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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Make and share this Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 ounce gin
1/2 ounce light rum
1/2 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce vodka
2 ounces Coke
2 ounces prepared sweet-and-sour mix
1/2 ounce Chambord raspberry liquor
ice
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add first 6 ingredients; stir gently.
  • Float Chambord on top.
  • Garnish with lemon wedge.

THE REAL LONG ISLAND ICED TEA



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There are a few impostors out there that claim to be Long Island Iced Teas. In actuality, there is only one correct way to make a LIIT... and this is it!

Provided by Sledge

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ fluid ounce vodka
½ fluid ounce rum
½ fluid ounce gin
½ fluid ounce tequila
½ fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste
1 lemon slice

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

RASPBERRY ICED TEA



Raspberry Iced Tea image

This is the best, easiest summer drink EVER!

Provided by martibj5

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gallon water
3 (3 ounce) gallon-size tea bags
1 cup fresh raspberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup powdered lemonade mix (such as Country Time®)
ice cubes

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, and stir in the tea bags, raspberries, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to steep until the desired level of tea flavor is reached, 3 to 5 minutes; remove tea bags, and stir in the lemonade mix until dissolved. Pour tea into pitchers, and add ice to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

RASPBERRY LONG ISLAND ICE TEA



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Make and share this Raspberry Long Island Ice Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Forsaken

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 ounces rum (3 shots)
4 1/2 ounces gin (3 shots)
4 1/2 ounces vodka (3 shots)
4 1/2 ounces triple sec (3 shots)
4 1/2 ounces sour mix (3 shots)
3 ounces Chambord raspberry liquor (2 shots)
2/3 cup iced tea mix powder
1 quart cold water
cola

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, top off with water and stir. Service over ice with just a splash of cola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh raspberries. If frozen raspberries are all you have, thaw them completely before using.
  • Use a good quality black tea. A strong black tea will stand up to the other flavors in the drink.
  • Don't over-steep the tea. Over-steeping can make the tea bitter.
  • Sweeten the tea to your taste. You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
  • Garnish the tea with fresh raspberries, lemon slices, or mint leaves.

Conclusion:

Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you like it sweet or tart, strong or mild, this tea is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing drink, give Long Island Raspberry Iced Tea a try.

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