Long Island Tea

Long Island Tea

Rum, gin, vodka, tequila and lemon stacked in a highball with just a splash of cola for its tea-like color. Deceptively smooth for a drink built almost entirely from spirits.

21% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

210 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Cola· not in your bar1 splash

    Or swap: Root Beer — sweeter, sassafras notes

  • White Rum· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Cachaça — makes it punchier, Gold Rum — richer, slightly oaky

  • Gin· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

  • Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
  • Vodka· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

  • Tequila· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except cola) and pour over ice in a highball glass.

  2. Add the splash of cola for color.

  3. Decorate with a slice of lemon and serve.

Pairs well with

A drink this boozy needs hearty, greasy bar food to keep pace:

  • Loaded potato skins
  • Mozzarella sticks
  • Buffalo wings
  • Onion rings

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