Long Island Iced Tea
A powerful yet surprisingly smooth cocktail made with five spirits and a splash of cola.
ABV 18.5%
Technique BUILD
Glass HIGHBALL
Volume 170ml
The Long Island Iced Tea is a bold cocktail that combines vodka, dry gin, white rum, tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of cola.
Despite the heavy mix of spirits, it delivers a surprisingly smooth and balanced flavor, topped with cola to give it the appearance of an iced tea.
With an alcohol content of around 18โ22%, it is one of the strongest cocktails, yet its sweet and citrusy flavor profile makes it deceptively easy to drink.
Originating in Long Island, New York in the 1970s, its name reflects the drink's resemblance to a traditional iced tea despite its high alcohol content.
It remains a go-to cocktail for parties and late-night gatherings where a lively, potent drink is desired.
Despite the heavy mix of spirits, it delivers a surprisingly smooth and balanced flavor, topped with cola to give it the appearance of an iced tea.
With an alcohol content of around 18โ22%, it is one of the strongest cocktails, yet its sweet and citrusy flavor profile makes it deceptively easy to drink.
Originating in Long Island, New York in the 1970s, its name reflects the drink's resemblance to a traditional iced tea despite its high alcohol content.
It remains a go-to cocktail for parties and late-night gatherings where a lively, potent drink is desired.
Ingredients
Vodka
15.0 ml
Dry Gin
15.0 ml
White rum
15.0 ml
Tequila
15.0 ml
Cointreau
15.0 ml
Lemon Juice
15.0 ml
Simple Syrup
20.0 ml
Cola
0.0 top-up
Recipe
- 1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2. Pour 15ml vodka, 15ml dry gin, 15ml white rum, 15ml tequila, 15ml Cointreau, 15ml lemon juice, and 20ml simple syrup.
- 3. Stir gently to combine.
- 4. Top up with cola.
Tip Pour the cola gently to maintain a smooth layering and clean finish.
