| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.5% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 170ml |
What is Long Island Iced Tea?
The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent cocktail with approximately 22% ABV, made by combining five different spirits: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec. Despite having 'iced tea' in its name, it contains no actual tea—the addition of cola and lemon juice gives it the appearance of iced tea. Born in Long Island, New York in the 1970s, this cocktail has earned the nickname 'devil's cocktail' due to its deceptively high alcohol content hidden behind a sweet, easy-drinking taste. While popular at parties and clubs, one should always be mindful of its powerful punch.
Long Island Iced Tea ABV
The Long Island Iced Tea has an ABV of approximately 22%, placing it among the stronger cocktails. With five spirits—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec—each at 15ml, totaling 75ml of hard liquor, it remains powerful even when diluted with cola and lemon juice. While similar in ABV to a Margarita (22%) or Cosmopolitan (24%), the larger serving size means you're actually consuming 2-3 times more alcohol per drink. Its sweet, easy-drinking taste can be deceiving, so caution is advised to avoid getting intoxicated quickly.
Long Island Iced Tea Ingredients
- 15ml - Vodka
- 15ml - Dry Gin
- 15ml - White rum
- 15ml - Tequila
- 15ml - Cointreau
- 15ml - Lemon Juice
- 20ml - Simple Syrup
- 0top-up - Cola
Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour 15ml vodka, 15ml dry gin, 15ml white rum, 15ml tequila, 15ml Cointreau, 15ml lemon juice, and 20ml simple syrup.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top up with cola.
Pour the cola gently to maintain a smooth layering and clean finish.
Long Island Iced Tea Taste
The Long Island Iced Tea opens with cola's sweet caramel notes and lemon's refreshing citrus, creating the illusion of drinking actual iced tea. Despite containing five different spirits, no single flavor dominates—they harmonize smoothly for easy drinking. The finish reveals a subtle warmth from the alcohol, but the sweetness wraps around it nicely, making it easier to drink than expected.
Recommended for those who enjoy sweet, refreshing drinks but want something strong. However, given its high ABV compared to its easy-drinking taste, it's best savored slowly. If you enjoy Rum and Coke or Cuba Libre, you'll appreciate the cola-based flavor of the Long Island Iced Tea.
Long Island Iced Tea History
The origin of the Long Island Iced Tea has two competing stories. The most widely accepted credits bartender Robert "Rosebud" Butt at the Oak Beach Inn in Long Island, New York in 1972. He reportedly developed the recipe while participating in a cocktail competition featuring triple sec.
An alternative theory suggests it was created during the 1920s Prohibition era in Tennessee by someone known as 'Old Man Bishop,' who allegedly made it to disguise alcohol as iced tea—though historical evidence is lacking. Regardless of its true origin, the Long Island Iced Tea gained explosive popularity in bars and clubs across America during the 1980s and remains synonymous with party cocktails to this day.
