Long Island Iced Tea (United States)

      In the 1970's there was a bartender by the name of Robert Butts, who worked at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, mixed probably the strongest highball known to man.  Rather then giving it a name that would immortalize him in bars across the world forever, he gave it a name that gave a false since of security to its drinkers.
      You can drink all you like, but you'll never taste an ounce of iced tea in a Long Island Iced Tea.  The drink itself is a mixture of vodka, gin, tequila and rum which is then given it's particular taste with triple sec, sour mix and a splash of cola.  Let's just say that this is not the drink which you want to binge on as the high alcohol content puts most on their faces after the third round. 
      There have been many versions of this recipe that have been given a multitude of different names omitting one or two ingredients but still calling it an iced tea.  My version that follows omits the sour and cola in favor of a raspberry Razzmatazz, some lime juice, and Sprite. 

Raspberry Long Island

1 cup raspberry vodka

1 cup gold schlagger tequila

1 cup dark rum

1 cup gin

11/2 cups razzmatazz

1 cup sprite

1/2 cup pureed raspberries

In a large pitcher mix together all of the ingredients and stir well.  Serve over ice

Serves 5