Long Island Tea
The Long Island Tea is a strong vodka cocktail, tart and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 68 out of 100
- Sweet
- 29 out of 100
- Fruity
- 20 out of 100
- Herbal
- 36 out of 100
- Boozy
- 79 out of 100
How to make a Long Island Tea
To make a Long Island Tea, build over ice in a highball glass: ½ oz vodka, ½ oz light rum, ½ oz gin, ½ oz tequila, ¾ oz lemon and ¼ oz coca-cola.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka, light rum, gin, tequila and lemon juice.
- 3
Top with Coca-Cola.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Coca-Cola fizzy.
Long Island Tea questions
What does a Long Island Tea taste like?
Mostly tart and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Long Island Tea?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Long Island Tea and a Long Island Iced Tea?
Both use vodka, light rum, gin, tequila and coca-cola. The Long Island Tea adds lemon. The Long Island Iced Tea is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Long Island Tea in?
A highball glass.