Long Island Iced TEA PARTY Punch

Thank goodness the Tea Party isn't irrelevant yet...if only for this great party punch!
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Long Island Iced TEA PARTY Punch

Makes 26 servings, 8 oz. each

The drink that defines the movement:  there is no deficit in the amount of alcohol here, though your hangover may be a little taxing.

1 bottle (750 ml) each:

        Vodka

        Gin

        White rum

        White tequila

1-1/2 cups triple sec or orange liqueur

4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 liter chilled Coke (4 cups)

1 liter chilled lemon-lime soda [7-UP or Sprite] (4 cups)

Mix vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and lemon juice in 3-gallon punch bowl. 

Chill overnight.  

Just before serving, stir in Coke and 7-UP.  Set up an ice bucket next to the punch bowl. Fill glasses with ice and add punch.

Tips:

Plan ahead; if you start with chilled ingredients, you don't have to chill overnight.  Chill the vodka, gin, rum, and tequila in the freezer.


For a sweeter punch, substitute lemonade for lemon juice.

This punch is very strong.  Keep a close eye on your guests!