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Long Island Iced Tea
Five spirits, lemon and a splash of cola. It looks like iced tea, but it is far stronger.
- Strength
- 19% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.7
- Calories
- 236 kcal
- In the glass
- 5¼ oz
- Method
- Built
- Vodka
- London Dry Gin
- White Rum
- Tequila Blanco
- Orange Liqueur
- Lemon Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Cola
How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
- Fill a collins glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the vodka, London dry gin, white rum, tequila blanco, orange liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Top with cola and stir gently once.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your collins glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Long Island Iced Tea
Robert Butt said he created it at the Oak Beach Inn on Long Island in the 1970s. It became a symbol of the strong, sweet drinks of that era.
Bartender's tip: Measure carefully. Five free-poured spirits add up fast.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Long Island Iced Tea served in?
- A collins glass. The narrow chimney shape keeps soda lively from the first sip to the last and shows off a long, pale drink.
- Is a Long Island Iced Tea shaken or stirred?
- Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.
- How strong is a Long Island Iced Tea?
- About 19% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.7 US standard drinks (24 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Long Island Iced Tea?
- Roughly 236 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.
- Can I make a Long Island Iced Tea without vodka?
- Yes. London Dry Gin is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.