PENITENT PUNCH – A WINE LOVER’S TWIST ON A LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

This post comes with a humbling story and a lame movie reference but hang with me as I share a recipe for my new penitent punch; a cocktail that will bring you to your knees!

A Long Island Iced Tea has always been a cocktail that will do just that (the knee bringing part.)  Come to think of it, I recently read an article written by bartenders about the drinks that you should immediately stop ordering and a Long Island Iced Tea is one of them.  The reason being, a Long Island Iced Tea is a very strong drink and you tend to get intoxicated faster which is a bad thing. Why?

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce Gin
• 1 ounce White Rum
• 1 ounce Tequila (Blanco or Silver)
• 1 ounce Vodka
• 1 ounce Triple Sec
• 2 ounces Sour Mix (Homemade is best)
• 3 ounces Red Wine (I use a fruity sangria)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the gin, rum, tequila, vodka, triple sec, and sour mix in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice to two tall glasses.
3. Pour the punch mixture over the ice.
4. Add wine to the top of each glass.
5. ..........................

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