Long Drink
Long Beach Iced Tea
How to make a Long Beach Iced Tea - the fruity variant of the Long Island Iced Tea with five spirits and cranberry juice instead of cola.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Long Beach Iced Tea is the fruity sister of the notorious Long Island Iced Tea: five spirits meet cranberry juice instead of cola. The result is a light, easy-drinking longdrink that hides its strength well. A party classic for everyone who likes it fruity.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec to the glass.
- Round off with a splash of lemon juice.
- Top up with cranberry juice and stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Garnish: Lime wedge
Pro tip: Despite the many spirits, the cranberry juice keeps the drink surprisingly easy-drinking - and that is exactly what makes it so deceptively strong.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Long Beach apart from the Long Island Iced Tea?
Instead of cola, the Long Beach Iced Tea uses cranberry juice, which gives it a fruitier, lighter note.
How strong is the Long Beach Iced Tea?
With five spirits it is extremely strong - the fruity juice cleverly masks the high alcohol content.
Which liqueur goes in?
Classically triple sec or Cointreau is used, giving the drink a fine orange note.
Ingredients
- Vodka2 cl
- White rum2 cl
- Gin2 cl
- Tequila2 cl
- Triple Sec2 cl
- Cranberry juice8 cl
