Long Beach Iced Tea Cocktail
A crisp, cranberry-forward riff on the Long Island—equal parts clear spirits shaken with lemon and simple syrup, then topped with cranberry juice.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz white rum
- 0.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz triple sec orange liqueur
- 0.75 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1.5 oz cranberry juice
- ice cubes
- lemon wedge or lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, white rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well for 8–10 seconds until the shaker is chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass packed with fresh ice.
- Top with cranberry juice, stir gently, and garnish with a lemon wedge or lime wheel.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference. Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup. For a lighter drink, add extra cranberry juice. Chill the glass first to keep the cocktail colder, longer.