Long Island iced tea: History and Recipes
Long Island iced tea is one of the most famous cocktails in the world. Regardless of the “tea” in its name, While there is “tea” in its name, the drink has no tea at all, it’s tea-like only. The cocktail was invented in the last century and the name shows its origin from Long Island, but no one is sure if it comes from the Long Island in New York or that in Tennessee, so no one knows for sure. In this article, we will bring you back to the history of this well-known beverage and learn how to make it on your own based on original recipes.
Who invented the Long Island iced tea?
No one is certain about the origin of this famous Long Island iced tea.
There are some common myths surrounding the origin of the cocktail. The first version says the beverage was invented by a housewife who mixed a little of each type of alcohol to drink so that her husband didn’t notice at all. Another version mentions that during the prohibition period, bartenders made this alcohol look like a non-alcoholic drink so no one could detect just by looking at it.
There are two common stories of who really invented the Long Island iced tea. One was Robert Butt, who created this “innocent looking” cocktail at a cocktail creating contest in Long Island, New York in 1972. The other was Old Man Bishop, who invented the drink with the same name (but different recipe) in a community called Long Island in Kingsport, Tennessee back in the 1920s. Let’s take a look at the two recipes
Robert Butt’s recipe
Rosebud and his invention, influenced by disco-fevered night club taste.
At that time, Robert Butt, nicknamed “Rosebud”, was working at Oak Beach Inn bar so the cocktail was a disco-fevered night club version. To make this one, we need two cups of ice cubes, add some shots of vodka, gin, white rum, white tequila, triple sec and sour mix into the glass. We will get a white mixture and need to add some coke to make the tea color. It’s quite easy, isn’t it. And the glass can be garnished with lemon wedges.
Bishop’s recipe
Bishop’s recipe
The “Old Man Bishop” invented this cocktail during the prohibition era but the recipe we know today was perfected by his son Ransom Bishop back in the 1940s. To make this we need to squeeze lemon and lime into a glass, then add some ice cubes. Then we continue to add a little rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, tequila, maple syrup and white cola into the mixture. In this recipe, maple syrup helps make the color. Finally, we add lemon and lime wedges as a garnish.
Back in the 1980s, Long Island iced tea was popular all over the world. We could easily find this drink at any night club. No matter how many recipe versions have been made and how many origin stories told, we believe each of us will have our own version we like.
Should you have any questions, wish to share your ideas about vacuum flasks or request a quotation, please send us an email to: export@rangdong.com.vn.
Our website: vacuumflask.rangdong.com.vn
Hibiscus flowers, which are often seen at the front fence and associated with childhood in the countryside, have various benefits. In Sudan and Middle Eastern countries, tea made from dried hibiscus flower called Karkade is very famous.
Many people think that the seven-color tea is only found in upper restaurants. However, making such a beautiful and attractive cup of seven colors is easy and can surprise family members and guests. The special recipes are unknown to many people, so let's learn one of them.
Enjoying herbal tea has now become a popular hobby, especially in Eastern countries. There are three main factors in making a good pot of tea, namely water temperature, the amount of tea and making time for tea. Besides, tea lovers shall get a good thermos for tea, for which Rang Dong’s new model 1042 N2 vacuum flask can stand in. This article will introduce why this thermos for tea is the best for storage tea.
Of various types of tea that people around the world have fallen in love with, black tea stands out with its specific color, taste and flavor. While it may be called in a different name in China, black tea in the world’s most populous country and the rest of the world shares similar health benefits and can go through the same step of making in order to get a good cup.