Uncovering the True Origins of the Long Island Iced Tea

In this episode of the Season Three premiere, hosts Lara and Jenna take listeners on a journey through Tennessee's rich history with a surprising twist—the true origins of the Long Island Iced Tea. Joined by award-winning bartender Shane Winegar, they uncover the drink's Prohibition-era roots in Kingsport, Tennessee, not in New York as commonly believed. The team discusses the evolution of the recipe, competitions between Tennessee and New York, and how local businesses have embraced this unique heritage. Listeners are also treated to a live, step-by-step creation of the original Kingsport Long Island Iced Tea, complete with a taste test. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into future plans, including a Long Island Tea Trail to further celebrate and share this delicious piece of Tennessee history.

00:00 Welcome to Season Three
00:11 Exploring Tennessee's Hidden Gems
00:29 Introducing the Hosts and Studio
01:14 The Story of Long Island Iced Tea
01:24 Prohibition Era Tales
01:51 Meet Shane Winegar
04:22 The Kingsport Connection
12:58 The New York Challenge
13:25 Mixing the Perfect Long Island Iced Tea
17:18 Unbelievable Drinking Feats
17:48 Long Island Iced Tea Stories
18:28 The Secret Ingredient: Maple Syrup
18:56 Kingsport's Journey to Victory
21:43 Mixing the Perfect Long Island Iced Tea
23:51 Local Businesses Join the Fun
29:27 Introducing the Long Island Tea Trail
32:04 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts