Mixer for a Long Island Iced Tea
A Long Island Iced Tea is a potent cocktail that famously combines five different spirits with sour mix and cola, creating a drink that tastes deceptively like iced tea. It originated in the 1970s, with its invention often attributed to Robert 'Rosebud' Butt in Long Island, New York.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very high in carbohydrates and calories from the sugary sour mix and cola, with virtually no protein or fat. A single serving can easily contain 400-500 calories, making it a high-energy, low-nutrient beverage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its cultural uniqueness lies in its 'deceptive' nature—its mild tea-like appearance and taste mask an exceptionally high alcohol content, typically around 22% ABV. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of 'empty calories,' providing a large energy boost with no beneficial vitamins or minerals.
