28. Uncovering the True Origins of the Long Island Iced Tea with Shane Winegar

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