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Awamori Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 oz Awamori (Japanese rice-based spirit)
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz triple sec
- 2 oz sweet and sour mix
- 2 oz cola
- 1 lime, cut into wedges

Special Equipment Needed:
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Highball glass

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the Awamori, vodka, gin, white rum, triple sec, and sweet and sour mix to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
4. Fill a highball glass with ice.
5. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass.
6. Top with cola.
7. Squeeze the lime wedges over the drink and drop them into the glass.
8. Stir and serve.

Time:
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Temperature: Room temperature
Serving Size: 1 drink

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 200
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 0 g

Substitutions for Ingredients
- Awamori can be substituted with vodka or gin.
- Sweet and sour mix can be substituted with lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Cola can be substituted with tonic water or ginger ale.

Variations:
- For a sweeter drink, add more sweet and sour mix or simple syrup.
- For a stronger drink, add more Awamori or vodka.
- For a lighter drink, use diet cola or tonic water.

Tips and Tricks:
- Use fresh lime juice for a more flavorful drink.
- Use high-quality spirits for the best flavor.

Storage Instructions:
This drink should be consumed immediately.

Reheating Instructions:
This drink should not be reheated.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve in a highball glass with a lime wedge.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint or a cherry.

Garnishes:
- Lime wedge
- Mint sprig
- Cherry

Pairings:
- Light appetizers such as chips and dip
- Salads
- Seafood dishes

Suggested Side Dishes:
- French fries
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the drink is too strong, add more cola or sweet and sour mix.
- If the drink is too sweet, add more lime juice or tonic water.

Food Safety Advice:
- Always use clean utensils and glasses when making drinks.
- Do not share drinks with others to avoid the spread of germs.

Food History:
Awamori is a traditional Japanese spirit made from rice and is believed to have been around since the 15th century.

Flavor Profiles:
This drink has a sweet and sour flavor with a hint of citrus from the lime.

Serving Suggestions:
This drink is best served chilled and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or a refreshing summer cocktail.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Fruity, Tart, Sweet, Alcoholic, Refreshing