Long Island Iced Tea FAQ How many shots of alcohol are in a Long Island Iced Tea? Made with five different spirits, the Long Island Iced Tea contains 3.75 ounces of alcohol, which amounts to two ... Though "iced tea" might sound tame, the Long Island Iced Tea is known to have quite a kick since it combines 5 types of alcohol and half the amount of the mixers. The cocktail is also highly adaptable--you can scale down on the alcohol,... Discover how to make a Long Island Iced Tea using Light white rum, Gin, Vodka, Blanco tequila, Triple sec (+ 4 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps The most intersting aspect of Long Island Iced Teas is the lack of tea in its recipe. | Image: ©2foodtrippers Long Island Iced Tea is one of the strongest classic cocktails we’ve ever crafted. It’s also a cocktail with a misleading name since tea isn’t one of its many ingredients. Instead, its recipe includes five different liquors (gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and vodka in a 1:1:1:1:1 ratio) plus freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and cola.
