Tokyo Tea

The Tokyo Tea is a bold and vibrant cocktail that offers a refreshing twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea. This eye-catching green drink blends vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and triple sec, creating a strong yet smooth foundation. A splash of melon liqueur adds a sweet, fruity flavor and its signature green hue, making it as visually striking as it is delicious. Finished with lemon-lime soda for a bubbly lift, the Tokyo Tea is a lively and refreshing choice for those who love bold flavors with a fun, tropical edge. Perfect for a night out or anytime you’re in the mood for something exciting and different!

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Tasting Notes

Tokyo Tea hits your palate with a sweet and slightly tart flavor, thanks to its citrus mix and melon liqueur. The combination of spirits ensures a robust taste that’s both refreshing and potent. Its striking green color and fruity aroma make it not just a drink, but a sensory experience.

Equipment and Glassware

To make this cocktail, you’ll need a cocktail shaker, strainer, and a tall glass such as a Collins or highball glass. The taller glass allows for plenty of ice, keeping the drink chilled while enhancing its visual appeal.

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz rum
• 1/2 oz tequila
• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz melon liqueur
• A splash of lemon-lime soda
• Lemon wheel or cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Pour the vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, and melon liqueur over the ice.
3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
4. Strain the mix into a tall glass filled with ice.
5. Top off with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
6. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.

Pro Tips

• Use fresh ice in the shaker and the glass to keep the drink chilled without diluting it quickly.
• Adjust the amount of lemon-lime soda to your liking for sweetness and fizz.
• Chill the glass beforehand to keep your Tokyo Tea colder for longer.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

For the best Tokyo Tea, opt for mid-range brands that offer quality without breaking the bank. For vodka, try Absolut or Smirnoff. Bacardi is a solid choice for rum, while Jose Cuervo works well for tequila. For gin, Gordon’s or Bombay Sapphire are recommended. Choose Cointreau for a smoother triple sec, and Midori for the melon liqueur to achieve the perfect color and taste.

Similar Cocktails

If you enjoy Tokyo Tea, you might also like these similar cocktails:

• Long Island Iced Tea: Similar in spirit composition but with a cola splash.
• Margarita: A tequila-based classic with lime and salt.
• Electric Tea: Uses energy drink instead of midori
• Cosmopolitan: A vodka cranberry delight with a citrus twist.
• AMF (Adios Motherfucker): featuring vodka, rum, tequila, gin, blue curaçao for a vibrant blue color, and a splash of soda for fizz.

History

Tokyo Tea evolved from the Long Island Iced Tea, adopting its potent mix of spirits with a unique twist by adding melon liqueur for a distinct flavor and color. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in bars looking to offer a visually striking and tasty alternative to classic cocktails.