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Long Island Iced Tea

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Made with 4 different liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of -- it is strong!

Made with multiple liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of — it is strong!

Made with multiple liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of -- it is strong!

You may be surprised to learn that despite its name, the long island iced tea doesn’t actually contain any iced tea.

Crazy, right?

It does, however, look like iced tea.

But don’t let this drink’s innocent “iced tea” appearance fool you. It is very strong.

The acidity of the lime juice and cola work to combat the drink tasting as strong as it is, so be careful. You have been warned.

How much alcohol is in a Long Island Iced Tea?

A lot.

Each long island iced tea has about 2 full shots of liquor in it — 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz rum, and 1/4 oz triple sec to be exact.

How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

Vodka, gin, white rum, triple sec, limeade, and cola are combined to make this classic mixed drink.

First, mix all the ingredients except the cola in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.

Next, pour into a highball glass. Then, top with cola and give a gentle stir. 

Finally, garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.

What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker?

Ideally, you should use a cocktail shaker to mix the drink. However, if you don’t have a cocktail shaker on hand you could mix the drink right in the glass using a spoon.

Substitutions

You can use lime juice from a fresh lime in place of the limeade if you prefer.

More mixed drink recipes to try:

  • Apple Cider Sangria
  • Raspberry Lemonade Mimosa
  • Sour Cherry Moonshine
Made with 4 different liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of -- it is strong!

Long Island Iced Tea

Yield: 2 cocktails
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Made with 4 different liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of -- it is strong!

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce white rum
  • 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
  • 1/4 tablespoons limeade
  • 1/2 cup cola, approximately
  • 2 lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place vodka, gin, white rum, triple sec, and limeade in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into two highball glasses.
  2. Add dark cola of choice until the drink takes on an "iced tea color" and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. Accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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© Jaclyn Shimmel
Cuisine: American / Category: Beverages
Made with multiple liquors, the long island iced tea is the kind of mixed drink that you will only need one of -- it is strong!
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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 04/01/2019
Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Cocktail

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Comments

  1. Taryn says

    05/10/2019 at 8:52 am

    Yum! Such a refreshing cocktail!

    Reply
  2. Candi Elm says

    05/10/2019 at 9:01 am

    It’s been a while since I have had a long island tea. This looks so refreshing, just in time for summer.

    Reply
  3. Sandi says

    05/10/2019 at 10:38 am

    This is the ultimate weekend drink…I love how easy you made this look to make!

    Reply
  4. Lizet Flores de Bowen says

    05/10/2019 at 11:00 am

    So refreshing! and just perfect as I’m hosting a dinner party this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    05/10/2019 at 6:15 pm

    The sun is finally out and I can’t think of a better way to enjoy it other than with this long island iced tea. Adding this to my list for our weekend gathering.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    07/07/2020 at 6:41 pm

    Tequila enstead of gin

    Reply

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