Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent cocktail that combines vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and a splash of cola, creating a drink that resembles iced tea in color. It originated in the 1970s, with its creation often attributed to a bartender in Long Island, New York. Despite its name, it contains no actual tea.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is very high in carbohydrates and calories due to the sugary sour mix and cola, with a typical serving containing around 250-300 calories and over 30 grams of sugar. It provides minimal nutrients, offering no significant protein, fat, or vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	276 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Folate	5 µg
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg
Water	200 g

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Long Island Iced Tea is famous for its deceptive strength, as the multiple spirits are masked by sweet mixers, leading to its reputation as a potent 'party starter.' Its name and appearance are a clever trick, as the cola gives it the look of a harmless iced tea while it packs a powerful alcoholic punch.