Blue Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail Recipe

As every bartender knows, a Long Island Iced Tea cocktail is a popular classic cocktail. What about the Blue Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail? Well, a Blue Long Island Iced Tea is not considered a classic cocktail as it’s more of a modern twist or signature variation of the classic Long Island Iced Tea so we will categorized it as a signature cocktail.

The classic Long Island Iced Tea is a well-known cocktail that combines vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola. The “Blue” version swaps the cola for blue curaçao, which gives the drink its signature blue color and a slightly different flavor profile. Let’s have a look down below in the full recipe of the Blue Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail:

Blue Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

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Blue Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

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Serves: 1 Prep Time: 2M Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) Blue Curacao
• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) Vodka
• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) Gin
• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) White Rum
• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) Tequila
• 3/4 oz ( 22,5 ml ) Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz ( 15 ml ) Simple Syrup
• Top Up With Seven-Up or Lemonade

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
2. Shake until chilled and strain into a highball glass
3. Strain into a highball glass
4. Top with Seven-Up.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel

Glassware And Garnish

Highball Glass and Lime Wheel

Watch The Video For All The Steps On How To Make a Blue Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail:

How This Cocktail was First Created?

As mentioned above. the Blue Long Island Iced Tea is a modern twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, designed to add both visual appeal and a unique flavor profile to the original recipe. While the exact origins of the Blue Long Island Iced Tea aren’t really known, its creation can be understood within the context of cocktail innovation and the desire for vibrant, eye-catching beverages in bars and lounges. Well, to be honest it looks pretty “cooler” in the blue color, don’t you agree?

During the last 20 years, the Blue Long Island Iced Tea has gained popularity in bars and nightclubs. Its striking blue color makes it a favorite for visually themed events, such as beach parties or holidays like St. Patrick’s Day. Also, while maintaining the potent mix of spirits characteristic of the original, the blue curaçao adds a distinct citrusy sweetness that differentiates it from the classic version.

While not as historically iconic as the original Long Island Iced Tea, the Blue signature version, reflects the ongoing evolution of the cocktails world, where creativity and presentation play important roles. Its emergence underscores bartenders’ and mixologists’ efforts to reinvent classic drinks, keeping them relevant and exciting for new generations.

Feature image from acouplecooks.