Quad Squad Long Island
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1.67 fl oz Lemon-lime soda
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first seven ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill sling glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled sling glass
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Top with lemonade
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Stir lightly
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Garnish with lemon slice
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
The Quad Squad Long Island takes the notorious Long Island Iced Tea and gives it a sweet, neon-green twist that's impossible to ignore.
This turbo-charged sipper brings together white rum, gin, vodka, and reposado tequila—the classic quartet—then veers off script with triple sec and a generous pour of melon liqueur that transforms the drink into something brighter and fruitier than its predecessor. The lime juice cuts through all that sweetness with a sharp citrus edge, while lemon-lime soda adds fizz and a gentle lift. Expect a dangerously drinkable cocktail that tastes like summer vacation and tastes far less boozy than it actually is, with melon notes playing backup to the medley of spirits underneath. This one's tailor-made for backyard barbecues, pool parties, or anywhere you want to let loose without taking yourself too seriously. Making it is straightforward—just shake, strain, top, and garnish—though you'll need to have your bar stocked like a small liquor store. Pair it with grilled burgers, spicy wings, or loaded nachos; the drink's sweetness and bubbles stand up well to bold, salty, and greasy flavors that might overwhelm something more delicate.
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