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Long Island Tea

Long Island Tea is a cocktail made with Vodka, Light Rum, Gin, and Tequila. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic32.2% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

142 kcalCalories
32.2%ABV
0.9gSugar
1.9gCarbs
1.44Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 6 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients (except cola) and pour over ice in a Highball glass.Pour
  2. Add the splash of cola for color.Add
  3. Decorate with a slice of lemon and serve.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Long Island Tea taste like?

Long Island Tea is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

CitrusColaSparkling

Supporting notes

AgaveBotanicalEarthyHerbal

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

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Similar styles

Try this if you like strong cola-topped drinks

Choose Long Island Tea when you want a powerful long drink with citrus and cola smoothing the edges. It should be treated as a strong cocktail, even if it tastes easy.

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Long Island Tea

For a lighter version, use more soda, mixer or ice. For a stronger version, keep the same flavor balance but reduce the length so the drink stays structured.

Skip if

Skip Long Island Tea if...

Skip Long Island Tea if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

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-FreeVeganVegetarian

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

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

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

Coca-Cola1 splash

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Long Island Tea at home?
Yes. The Long Island 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.