
Radioactive Long Island Iced Tea
Eight full ounces of spirits and liqueurs — from tequila to Chambord to Midori — over ice in a very tall glass. Sip cautiously; the name is fair warning.
26% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
400 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Triple Sec1 oz
- Vodka1 oz
- Coconut Rum1 oz
- Tequila1 oz
- Melon Liqueur1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- White Rum1 oz
- Raspberry Liqueur1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Radioactive Long Island Iced Tea close to the original.
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Coconut Rum
- Coconut Liqueur— sweeter, more syrupy
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instead of Melon Liqueur
- Kiwi Liqueur— same fruity-green vibe
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Raspberry Liqueur
- Crème de Cassis— darker berry note
- Strawberry Liqueur— softer and sweeter
Instructions
Pour all ingredients over ice in a very tall glass.
Sip cautiously.
Pairs well with
Eight spirits deep, this glowing Long Island needs maximum bar-food backup:
- Loaded potato skins
- Buffalo wings
- Mozzarella sticks
- Onion rings
- Soft pretzel bites




