Paul Kushner
Having mastered the art of blending, I’ve discovered that iced tea cocktails serve as the perfect base for a refreshing, spirited drink. They combine the comforting coolness of iced tea with an invigorating twist from spirits and mixers, creating something both familiar and exhilarating. These drinks are a hit for gatherings or a chill end to a busy day, offering a satisfying mix of comfort and innovation. If you’re looking for a unique twist on your drinks, this roundup of iced tea cocktails won’t disappoint.
Spiked Arnold Palmer
A spiked Arnold Palmer is a classic iced tea cocktail that combines sweet lemonade with the earthy flavor of iced tea. It is a vodka cocktail garnished with lemon and mint for a stunning beverage that is strikingly delicious. You can swap out the vodka for gin if you want a more herbal and sharp flavor.
Spiked Arnold Palmer
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 1/2 cup of iced tea and 1/2 cup of lemonade over the ice.
- Add 2 oz of vodka to the mix.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea
Celebrate the 4th of July with a refreshing Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea. Make this festive cocktail today.
Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- In a shaker, muddle the sliced strawberries until they are well crushed and juicy.
- Add the lemon juice, bourbon, and rich simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top off the drink with unsweetened iced tea.
- Garnish with a few blueberries, a strawberry slice, and a mint sprig.
Long Beach Iced Tea
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or entertaining friends, this Long Beach Iced Tea is sure to keep the vibes lively and your guests refreshed. Cheers to a beautiful day!
Long Beach Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Chill Your Glass: Start by chilling a highball glass or any large glass of your choice.
- Mix the Spirits: In a shaker, combine vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec. Add ice to the shaker, ensuring there’s enough to cool the entire mixture but not too much to water it down.
- Add Juices: Pour in the cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. If you like your cocktails a bit sweeter, a splash of simple syrup can be added.
- Shake It Up: Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Garnish and Serve: Fill your chilled glass with ice cubes and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Enjoy: Refresh yourself with this tangy twist on a classic cocktail, perfect for any occasion!
Blue Long Island Iced Tea
Blue Long Island Iced Tea is one of those drinks I like to make when I want something bold that also stands out on the table. The first time I mixed it, I remember how quickly it grabbed attention. That bright blue color makes people curious before they even taste it, and it always turns into a conversation starter.
Blue Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine vodka, rum, tequila, gin, blue curaçao, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain into a Collins or highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with Soda: Add a splash of lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Finish with a lemon wedge and a cocktail cherry for a bright, citrusy touch.
Peach Long Island Iced Tea
This Peach Long Island Iced Tea takes that classic recipe and gives it a juicy peach upgrade that makes it even more fun for parties, summer nights, and casual weekends with friends.
Peach Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a glass with ice
- Pour in vodka, rum, gin, and tequila
- Add peach schnapps
- Add sweet & sour
- Top with a splash of cola
- Garnish with a lemon
Love Island Iced Tea
Inspired by the drama, heat, and flirtation of Love Island, the Love Island Iced Tea is a tropical party in a glass. Packed with vibrant flavors and a splash of island color, it’s the perfect cocktail to sip while watching the season finale unfold. It blends fruity sweetness with just enough booze to keep things interesting.
Love Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- In a shaker, combine tequila, black cherry rum, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, sour mix, and the juice from two lemon wedges.
- Add ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a tiki glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple leaf, a chunk of pineapple, and a cherry.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving.
Raspberry Tea Cocktail
Raspberry Tea Cocktail is a light and refreshing drink that feels easy to enjoy from the first sip. It blends smooth iced tea with fresh raspberry and a touch of citrus for a clean, balanced flavor. The raspberries add a soft sweetness, while the citrus keeps it bright and crisp.
Raspberry Tea Cocktail
Ingredients
Method
- Build: Fill a glass with ice and add vodka, raspberry iced tea, and lime juice.
- Top: Pour in ginger ale and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Drop in a couple of fresh raspberries for a colorful finish.
Rose Long Island Iced Tea
Rose Long Island Iced Tea is one of those drinks I like to make when I want something familiar but with a softer, more refreshing feel. The first time I tried this version, I was expecting the usual strong mix, but it came out lighter and more balanced than I thought. It still has that classic base, just with a fresh twist that makes it easier to enjoy.
Rose Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine vodka, tequila, rum, rose gin, orange liqueur, grapefruit juice, and grenadine.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with Lemonade: Pour in pink Paloma lemonade and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish (Optional): Add a Grapefruit slice and mint sprig for an elegant touch.
Strawberry Long Island Iced Tea
The Strawberry Long Island Iced Tea is a fruity take on the original party classic. It blends vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec with strawberry syrup or purée, then tops it off with lemon juice and a splash of soda. The strawberry adds a sweet, juicy layer that cuts through the bold mix of spirits, making it smoother and a little more playful. It’s still strong, but easier to sip with that hit of berry flavor. This drink is great for warm nights, weekend hangouts, or whenever you want something with a kick that doesn’t taste too heavy.
Strawberry Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, and strawberry purée.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish (Optional): Add a fresh strawberry or lemon wedge for a decorative and flavorful touch.
This outstanding iced tea cocktail perfectly blends the bitter taste of tea and bourbon with the sweet, refreshing flavor of mint leaves and strawberries. It’s a colorful drink with a vibrant flavor that is perfect for backyard parties or casual lunches. And if you don’t love strawberries, you can swap them out for blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries!
