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Cocktails Like a Long Island Iced Tea
If you like long-island-iced-tea, what you probably like is a specific combination of flavor, structure, and strength. These alternatives share enough of that profile to work as substitutes — while being distinct enough to be interesting in their own right.
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8.9gMedian sugar
223 kcalMedian calories
18.6%Median ABV
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| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea | Shares 16 flavors: light, peppery, cola | — |
| 2 | Long Island Tea | Shares 16 flavors: peppery, cola, juniper | — |
| 3 | Hurricane Leah | Shares 14 flavors: light, peppery, juniper | — |
| 4 | Purple Passion Iced Tea | Shares 11 flavors: juniper, neutral, lemon | — |
| 5 | Tahitian Tea | Shares 10 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 6 | Little Devil Cocktail | Shares 9 flavors: juniper, lemon, citrus | — |
| 7 | Ramos Gin Fizz | Shares 9 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 8 | Tia Juanathan | Shares 9 flavors: peppery, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 9 | Yellow Rose Of Texas | Shares 9 flavors: peppery, neutral, lemon | — |
| 10 | Purple Pancho | Shares 9 flavors: peppery, juniper, lemon | — |
| 11 | Fog Cutter | Shares 9 flavors: juniper, lemon, citrus | — |
| 12 | Mexican Monk | Shares 9 flavors: peppery, lemon, citrus | — |
| 13 | National Aquarium | Shares 9 flavors: juniper, neutral, citrus | — |
| 14 | English Highball | Shares 9 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 15 | Gentle Ben | Shares 9 flavors: peppery, juniper, neutral | — |
| 16 | Orange Rosemary Collins | Shares 8 flavors: lemon, citrus, tart | — |
| 17 | Rosita | Shares 8 flavors: peppery, lemon, citrus | — |
| 18 | Tequila Old-Fashioned | Shares 8 flavors: peppery, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 19 | Bikini | Shares 8 flavors: neutral, lemon, citrus | — |
| 20 | Jitterbug | Shares 8 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 21 | Mojito | Shares 8 flavors: light, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 22 | Stupid Cupid | Shares 8 flavors: juniper, neutral, lemon | — |
| 23 | Gin Rickey | Shares 8 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 24 | Chicago Fizz | Shares 8 flavors: light, sparkling, neutral | — |
| 25 | Royal Gin Fizz | Shares 8 flavors: juniper, sparkling, neutral | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a long-island-iced-tea?
- Long-island-iced-tea is a cocktail with a specific flavor profile and ingredient structure. If you already like long-island-iced-tea, the drinks on this page share key characteristics — spirit base, flavor direction, or occasion fit.
- What does a long-island-iced-tea taste like?
- Long-island-iced-tea is defined by its signature flavor profile. The alternatives on this page were selected because they share similar flavor tags and drink characteristics from WhatDrink data.
- Why might someone want an alternative to long-island-iced-tea?
- Common reasons include ingredient availability, preference for a different ABV level, wanting a different flavor intensity, or simply exploring new drinks in the same style.
- How similar are these drinks to long-island-iced-tea?
- Similarity is scored on shared flavor tags, glass type, and occasion fit in WhatDrink data. Drinks at the top of the list share the most overlap with long-island-iced-tea. Individual taste will affect how similar they feel in practice.
- How many alternatives to long-island-iced-tea are on this page?
- This page shows 25 alternatives ranked by similarity score. All pass the same quality filters as individual cocktail pages.
- When should I drink something like long-island-iced-tea?
- If you enjoy long-island-iced-tea, the alternatives here suit similar occasions and moods. Look at the occasion tags on each drink card to find the best fit for your context.
- Can I make these at home?
- Most cocktails similar to long-island-iced-tea use accessible bar ingredients. Click through to any individual recipe page for a full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation guide.