Long Island Iced Tea

At the Belmont Stakes, it's Long Island Iced Tea.  Serve this stiff drink in a martini glass to encourage sipping and get in the New York mood.

Ingredients:

Crushed ice
4 tablespoons sweet and sour mix
2 "    "     vodka
2 "    "     gin
2 "    "     orange liqueur
2 "    "     light rum
2 "    "     tequila
2 "    "    sugar-free cola
lemon slices (if desired)

Directions:

Step 1:

Fill cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Add 4 tablespoons sweet-and-sour mix, 2 tablespoons vodka, 2 tablespoons gin, 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, 2 tablespoons light rum, and 2 tablespoons tequila. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into 4 chilled small martini glasses. Pour 2 tablespoons sugar-free cola into each glass. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Step 2:

Cocktail Tip Sidestep the extra calories by making cocktails with fresh fruit juices and calorie-free beverages rather than mixes, which are loaded with sugar.

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