
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.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
210 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
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
Combine all ingredients (except cola) and pour over ice in a highball glass.
Add the splash of cola for color.
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




