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Built · one serving

Long Island Iced Tea

A potent citrus highball combining five spirits, lemon, sugar, and a short cola top.

Short answer

Long Island Iced Tea is a built cocktail made with vodka, tequila blanco, white rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola. A potent citrus highball combining five spirits, lemon, sugar, and a short cola top. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Long Island Iced Tea ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Long Island Iced Tea ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Tequila Blanco15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
White Rum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1.7 parts
Simple Syrup30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Cola30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts

Garnish: Optional lemon slice

Method

How to make Long Island Iced Tea

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a highball glass and prepare an optional thin lemon slice.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass completely with fresh ice cubes.

  3. 03

    Measure the vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, and triple sec directly over the ice.

  4. 04

    Add the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, then stir for 8–10 seconds.

  5. 05

    Top with the chilled cola and lift the drink gently once or twice to preserve carbonation.

  6. 06

    Add the optional lemon slice and serve immediately with a straw.

Tasting profile

What does Long Island Iced Tea taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Long Island Iced Tea questions

What is in a Long Island Iced Tea?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, tequila blanco, white rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola.

How long does a Long Island Iced Tea take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Long Island Iced Tea prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Long Island Iced Tea alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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