Long Island Iced Tea: the recipe of a popular drink

Long island iced tea is a cocktail known for its freshness and the blend of various alcoholic beverages. Made of vodka, rum, gin, tequila, Triple Sec, lemon juice, simple syrup and Coca-Cola, this cocktail, served in a highball glass with ice, is a popular choice in bars and restaurants around the world.

Ingredients
Vodka
Rum
Gin
Tequila
Triple Sec
Lemon juice
simple syrup
Coca-cola
Lemon
Ice
Nutritional Profile
Calories
209 per serving
Alcohol content
15.72% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Long Beach Tea

Long Beach Tea is prepared in the same way as a Long Island Iced tea. The difference is that this drink includes cranberry juice instead of Coca-Cola.

Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead differs from the Long Island Iced Tea as it includes Chambord instead of Triple Sec and lemon soda instead of Coca-Cola.

Tokyo Iced Tea

In the Tokyo Iced Tea, Coca-Cola is replaced by lemon soda and Triple Sec is replaced by Midori Melon Liqueur.

Adios Motherfucker

In the Adios Motherfucker, Coca-Cola is replaced by Sprite or 7Up and Triple Sec is replaced by Blue Curacao liquor.

Boston Tea Party

In the Boston Tea Party, Coca-Cola is replaced by cranberry juice and lemon juice is replaced by lime juice.

Hawaiian Iced Tea

The Hawaiian Iced Tea, instead of Coca-Cola, is prepared with pineapple juice.

Texas Iced Tea

This derivation of the Long Island Iced Tea includes, in addition to the traditional ingredients, lime juice and bourbon whiskey.

Wrong Island Iced Tea

The only difference between the Long Island Iced Tea and the Wrong Island Iced Tea is that the latter is made with whiskey instead of tequila.

Virgin Long Island Iced Tea

One way to prepare a non-alcoholic Long Island Iced Tea is with the following ingredients: 37 ml of orange juice, 50 ml of lemon juice, 25 ml of simple syrup, 100 ml of zero Coca-Cola, a slice of lemon and ice. First, pour the orange juice, the lemon juice and the simple syrup into a glass. Then add ice. Add Coca-Cola and garnish the glass with a lemon slice.

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What is Long Island Iced Tea made of?

Long Island Iced Tea is prepared with vodka, rum, gin, tequila, Triple Sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, Coca-Cola and ice. Despite its name the cocktail does not contain iced tea. It is named this way due to its similar appearance to iced tea.

Is Long Island Iced Tea the strongest drink?

The five alcoholic beverages that make up the Long Island Iced Tea indeed make it a strong cocktail. Therefore, it is important to consume it responsibly and be aware of its high alcohol content. However, there are other drinks that are even stronger.

What does Long Island Iced Tea taste like?

Long Island Iced Tea does not taste like iced tea, contrary to its name. This drink has a sweet flavor with a hint  of citrus. At the same time, it has a slight effervescence thanks to the Coca-Cola.

Is it possible to get a non-alcohol version of Long Island Iced Tea?

Yes, it is possible to create a non-alcohol version of this cocktail. However, the taste will not be the same as the original.