Collard Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup collard greens, chopped
- 1 cup ice
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz cola

Special equipment needed:
- Blender
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball glass

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender, blend the collard greens with 1/2 cup of ice until smooth.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the collard green puree, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
4. Fill a highball glass with ice.
5. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
6. Top with cola.
7. Garnish with a collard green leaf.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
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Serving size:
1 serving

Nutritional information:
Calories: 240
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Collard greens can be substituted with kale or spinach.
- Simple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar.
- Cola can be substituted with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.

Variations:
- Add a splash of blue curacao for a blue color and orange flavor.
- Use white cranberry juice instead of cola for a lighter, fruitier taste.
- Add a dash of bitters for a more complex flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh collard greens for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your taste preference.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Storage instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
Serve in a tall glass with a collard green leaf garnish.

Garnishes:
Collard green leaf

Pairings:
This cocktail pairs well with spicy or savory dishes.

Suggested side dishes:
- Spicy chicken wings
- Nachos with guacamole and salsa
- Grilled shrimp skewers

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cocktail is too strong, add more cola or lemon-lime soda.
- If the cocktail is too sweet, add more lemon juice or a splash of lime juice.

Food safety advice:
Consume alcohol responsibly and in moderation.

Food history:
The Long Island Iced Tea was first created in the 1970s in Long Island, New York. It is a popular cocktail known for its high alcohol content and sweet taste.

Flavor profiles:
This cocktail is sweet and citrusy with a hint of bitterness from the collard greens.

Serving suggestions:
Serve this cocktail at a summer barbecue or pool party.

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Taste: Tangy, Sweet, Sour, Spicy, Herbal