Why we love tokyo iced tea
- Similar to the AMF drink, this rather strong drink surprisingly has a light and mellow fruity taste.
- The beautiful, electric green color of this cocktail is fun for any festive occasion, try making it for Halloween or even Christmas.
- If you like a long island iced tea, chances are, you’ll love this drink.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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- Midori – This Japanese melon flavored liqueur is what gives this cocktail its vibrant green color and light fruity flavor.
- Cointreau – You can use triple sec or any other orange liqueur as a substitute for this.
How to make a tokyo iced tea
Shake the cocktail. Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Reserve the lemon lime soda for topping the cocktail. Shake vigorously and strain over ice into a highball glass.
Garnish and serve. Top with lemon lime soda and garnish with a lime wheel and a cherry.
Everything you need to know about tokyo tea
What drinks are similar to Long Island Iced Tea?
The tokyo iced tea packs a punch just like its more commonly known counterpart, the long island iced tea. While the base of the cocktail is pretty much the same (gin, rum, tequila and vodka), the midori brings a vibrant fruity twist to the classic strong cocktail.
Why is it called a Tokyo tea?
As with a lot of cocktail recipes, the origin of this glowing, green cocktail is up for debate. This cocktail may or may not have been created in Tokyo, but either way, Midori is a Japanese liqueur. Whether created in or inspired by Tokyo, this version of a long island iced tea features a luminous, neon hue that gives you the feeling of the bright, neon lights the city of Tokyo is so famously known for.
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Ingredients
- ½ ounce gin
- ½ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce silver tequila
- ½ white rum
- ½ ounces cointreau
- ½ ounce midori
- 1 ounce lime juice
- a splash of lemon lime soda
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all ingredients, except soda, to the cocktail shaker. Shake until cold.
- Strain and pour over ice.
- Top with lemon lime soda and garnish with a lime wheel and cocktail cherry.
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Last Updated on November 26, 2022 by Melissa Belanger
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