Cocktails

Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans citrus, cola and sparkling. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 42.5% ABV and roughly 136 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic42.5% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

136 kcalCalories

42.5%ABV

0.1gSugar

0.1gCarbs

1.44Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 6 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
1/2 ozTequilaBase Spirit
1/2 ozLight rumBase Spirit
1/2 ozGinBase Spirit
1 dashCoca-ColaMixer
Twist ofLemon peelGarnish

How to Make It

Mix all contents in a Highball glass and sitr gently.
Add dash of Coca-Cola for the coloring and garnish with lemon or lime twist.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusColaSparkling

Supporting notes

Agave Botanical Earthy Herbal Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Dry finish
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1/2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Tequila1/2 oz

MezcalWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; consider reducing smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes intense.
What changes: Mezcal can replace tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Rum1/2 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin1/2 oz

VodkaKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes: Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Coca-Cola1 dash

ColaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Cola is usually a close substitute for Coca-Cola in mixed drinks.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon PeelTwist of

Lemon TwistGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes: A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Long Island Iced Tea?: The Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 42.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 136 calories.
What does a Long Island Iced Tea taste like?: Long Island Iced Tea has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Cola, Sparkling, Agave. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Long Island Iced Tea?: The Long Island Iced Tea has an ABV of approximately 42.5%. That's approximately 1.44 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 136 kcal, 0.1g sugar, 0.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Long Island Iced Tea typically served?: Long Island Iced Tea is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Long Island Iced Tea?: If you enjoy Long Island Iced Tea, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Long Island Iced Tea at home?: Yes. The Long Island Iced Tea uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Long Island Iced Tea with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.