---
title: "Long Island Iced Tea (长岛冰茶)"
description: "Long Island Iced Tea is a classic cocktail with a taste reminiscent of iced tea. It has a smooth entry but a relatively high alcohol content. It offers little nutritional value, but a small amount occasionally can help you relax. The recipe is very simple: just mix four base spirits, a sweet liqueur, and juice in the right proportions. Even beginners can make it easily."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/"
---

# Long Island Iced Tea

**长岛冰茶 · cháng dǎo bīng chá**

> Time: 5 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 281 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Drinks](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/drink/) (饮料)

Long Island Iced Tea is a classic cocktail with a taste reminiscent of iced tea. It has a smooth entry but a relatively high alcohol content. It offers little nutritional value, but a small amount occasionally can help you relax. The recipe is very simple: just mix four base spirits, a sweet liqueur, and juice in the right proportions. Even beginners can make it easily.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 15 ml Gin (金酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose London Dry Gin for a better taste
- 15 ml Tequila (龙舌兰酒) — per serving
  - Tip: It is recommended to use White Tequila made from 100% agave
- 15 ml Vodka (伏特加) — per serving
  - Tip: Use a clear, flavorless grain Vodka
- 15 ml White rum (白朗姆酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Make sure to use clear White Rum, not Black Rum
- 15 ml Orange liqueur (橙味甜酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Cointreau is the most Classic choice for Orange Liqueur
- 1 piece Lemon (柠檬) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose fresh yellow Lemons with tight skin and plenty of juice
- 20 ml Maple syrup (枫糖浆) — per serving
  - Tip: If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute with simple syrup (1:1 water and sugar mix)
- 75 ml Cola (可乐) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for coloring and adding fizz; a Classic flavor works well
- 100 g Ice cubes (冰块) — per serving
  - Tip: It is recommended to use solid Ice cubes made from purified water to avoid diluting the drink

## Tools

Highball glass (300 ml), Measuring cup, Bar spoon, Juicer

## Method (7 steps)

1. **Prepare Lemon Juice** — Cut the Lemon in half and use a Juicer to squeeze 30ml of Lemon juice into a Highball glass (300 ml).
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Freshly squeezed Lemon juice has better flavor than bottled concentrate
   ![Step 1: Prepare Lemon Juice](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_1.jpg)
2. **Add Base Spirits** — Add the following to the glass in order: 15ml Gin, 15ml Tequila, 15ml Vodka, 15ml White Rum, 15ml Orange Liqueur.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Using a Measuring cup for precise measurement ensures a balanced taste
   ![Step 2: Add Base Spirits](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_2.jpg)
3. **Add Sweetener** — Slowly pour 20ml of maple syrup into the glass, stirring with a Bar spoon as you pour.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Stirring helps the syrup fully blend with the acidity and alcohol
   ![Step 3: Add Sweetener](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_3.jpg)
4. **Add Cola** — Add 75ml of Cola to the glass.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: Cola is mainly used for coloring, making it look like black tea
   ![Step 4: Add Cola](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_4.jpg)
5. **Fill with Ice Cubes** — Add Ice cubes to the glass until it is full.
   - Duration: 20 sec
   - Tip: Filling with Ice cubes slows down melting and keeps the drink cold
   ![Step 5: Fill with Ice Cubes](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_5.jpg)
6. **Final Stir** — Gently stir with a Bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and mix all ingredients evenly.
   - Duration: 20 sec
   - Tip: Be gentle to avoid losing too much carbonation from the Cola
   ![Step 6: Final Stir](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_6.jpg)
7. **Enjoy** — Enjoy this refreshing Classic Cocktail.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: You can garnish the rim with a Lemon slice for decoration
   ![Step 7: Enjoy](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha/step_7.jpg)

## Tips

- Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea, but the mix of various spirits gives it the color and taste of iced tea
- This drink has an alcohol content of about 15%. It tastes smooth but has a strong finish, so drink in moderation
- Made according to International Bartenders Association (IBA) standards to ensure authentic flavor

## Overview image

![Long Island Iced Tea — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/drink_zhang-dao-bing-cha_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/drink/长岛冰茶.md

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