One of the ingredients to making Long Island Iced Tea is cola?

Question

What is cola?

Answer 1

Coca Cola or Pepsi, just a splash to give it an iced tea color.

Answer 2

yup, here's the recipe from cocktail classics:

Long Island Tea

1 part rum

1 part tequila

1 part vodka

1 part gin

1 part Triple Sec

1 part lemon juice

a dash of sugar to taste - mix well

a generous splash of cola - gently pour & stir in

don't be fooled by this 'tea', it'll knock your socks off once it kicks in, enjoy... :)

Answer 3

like coke or pepsi

Answer 4

Yes, Just a splash at the end of mixing gives the "long island ice tea" its color. Before adding the splash, its color is yellowish from sweet and sour mix.