Spiced Four-Spirit Long Island
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- Top up with Coca-Cola
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first 7 ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Top with cola
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Stir gently
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Garnish with lime wedge
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
This isn't your college party Long Island—it's a sophisticated spin on the legendary four-spirit powerhouse that trades bottom-shelf anonymity for premium ingredients and a warming spiced rum backbone.
The Spiced Four-Spirit Long Island brings together Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum, Beefeater gin, Ketel One vodka, and Milagro Reposado tequila in a surprisingly balanced mix that tastes less like pure alcohol and more like a cola-spiked citrus punch with warm vanilla and cinnamon notes threading through. The spiced rum adds depth and character that standard versions lack, while fresh lime juice and quality triple sec keep things bright and drinkable. It's deceptively smooth—dangerously so—making it perfect for backyard barbecues, game day gatherings, or any occasion where you want one strong drink to last you a while. The cocktail is straightforward to make, requiring just a good shake and a gentle stir once you've topped it with cola. This boozy refresher pairs beautifully with spicy wings, grilled burgers, Tex-Mex fare, or anything with a bit of char and heat that can stand up to its bold personality. Fair warning: sip this one slowly and respect its strength, because behind that cola-kissed sweetness lurks a serious punch.
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