Black Flannel Academy

Long Island Iced Tea

Agave · Gin · Juniper · Lemon · Long & refreshing · Orange · Rum · Sour · Tequila · Vodka
Long Island Iced Tea cocktail
Photo: Alisdair McDiarmid from Glasgow, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0. “Long Island Iced Tea with Lemon and Straw.jpg”. Resized for display.

Several spirits share a citrus-and-cola structure; apparent softness must not be mistaken for low alcohol content.

IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.

Glassware

Highball

Technique

Build

Ice

Cubes

Garnish

lemon slice (Optional)

Preparation effort

Moderate

Ingredients & measurements

Ingredient mL US fl oz Source measure / qualification
Vodka 15 0.51 15 ml Vodka
Tequila 15 0.51 15 ml Tequila
White rum 15 0.51 15 ml White rum
Black Flannel London Calling Dry Gin 15 0.51 15 ml Black Flannel London Calling Dry Gin
Cointreau 15 0.51 15 ml Cointreau
Lemon juice 25 0.85 25 ml Lemon juice
Simple syrup 30 1.01 30 ml Simple syrup
Top with Cola — — Top with Cola

Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.

How to make it

Combine the spirits, liqueur, citrus and syrup over ice. Add cola last and mix gently.

Glass: Highball. Ice: Cubes. Garnish: lemon slice (Optional).

Flavor & balance

  • Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
  • Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
  • Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.

Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.

Preparation & batching

Service complexity: moderate. Batchability: spirit components only.

  • Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
  • Prepare or select the named syrup; record its concentration and follow its storage instructions.
  • Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.

Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.

Spirit & ingredient choices

Style Role Evidence level Qualification
S102 — Vodka — Neutral Character co-base qualified Unflavored neutral vodka is the working interpretation; the source does not specify retained-base character or distillation details.
S003 — 100% Agave Blanco Tequila co-base qualified A 100% agave blanco is one compatible choice; this generic tequila reference does not require 100% agave or establish age.
S008 — Blanco Tequila co-base qualified Blanco tequila without a 100% requirement is another compatible choice; source age/category unspecified.
S091 — Column Still Rum co-base qualified The recipe identifies rum but not this still configuration. Choose a bottle meeting the stated color/age/origin and confirm its production; this is an option, not a required subtype.
S094 — Pot Still Rum co-base qualified The recipe identifies rum but not this still configuration. Choose a bottle meeting the stated color/age/origin and confirm its production; this is an option, not a required subtype.
S095 — Pot-Column Blended Rum co-base qualified The recipe identifies rum but not this still configuration. Choose a bottle meeting the stated color/age/origin and confirm its production; this is an option, not a required subtype.
S050 — Classic Gin co-base qualified A classic juniper-led gin is the reference choice; generic “gin” does not specify every ADI production subtype.
S058 — Citrus Liqueur supporting documented Named ingredient fits this style family; confirm the chosen product identity.
S065 — 0 ABV Mixer mixer qualified Mixer role only; select a verified 0.0% product. The finished cocktail is not itself classified as this ingredient style.

Recipe notes & variations

For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.

Sources & further reading

  • International Bartenders Association — checked 2026-09-18. Recipe identity and published ingredient specification; editorial sensory and workload assessments are not source tasting results.

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