You might think a virgin Long Island Iced Tea is actual tea or pop with lemon. Yes, I said pop. I'm from Michigan; it's in my blood or something. But this is not that. This feels like the a real Long Island Iced Tea! Filled with the flavors you love, made with alcohol-free spirits and in the same manner.
A strong drink, in alcohol content and flavor, is now easily transformed into this virgin iced tea cocktail version with help from new zero-proof brands and the loud voice of the sober movement.
Adapting this into a Virgin Long Island Iced Tea
When making this virgin Long Island iced tea mocktail, I was somewhat intimidated since there were a lot of spirits involved. Do not worry, though! You are literally just going to pour it all into a glass and drink. No cocktail shaker, straining, or blending is involved.
This has me wondering now: would a blended Long Island Iced Tea be something people would drink?
If you want to enjoy more mocktails features Lyre's then try my Non-Alcoholic Mimosa or my colorful Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Mocktail. For a spicy drink, you'll love my tamarind Mocktail or amaretto sour mocktail.
What Non-Alcoholic Spirits I use to Recreate the Long Island Iced Tea
This non-alcoholic version replaces traditional liquors for alcohol free spirits with similar flavors to the real deal. With the exception of the vodka, Lyre's, A UK-based brand, provides the zero-proof white rum, tequila, gin, and triple sec. This brand has some of the most authentic flavors when it comes to alcohol replacements.
My husband and I have been known to just sit around and enjoy sips of the many options that I own, in this virgin iced tea, virgin lychee martini, or non alcoholic negroni, and we're just SO impressed with the quality.
- Strykk NA Vodka (See other non-alcoholic vodka substitutes)
- Lyre's White Cane Spirit
- Lyre's Agave Blanco Tequila (See other non-alcoholic tequila substitutes)
- Lyre's London Dry Gin (See other non-alcoholic gin substitutes)
- Lyre's Orange Sec
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What Simple Syrup to Use:
I made this recipe using my easy simple syrup recipe (1:1 ratio between sugar and water), but here are some alternatives.
- Cane Sugar - Cane sugar syrup is earthier, bolder, and gives a toasted sugar flavor than white sugar. Not as strong as turbinado or molasses.
- Brown Sugar - This syrup is called Demerara Syrup. Great for coffee cocktails and darker beverages like this virigin long island iced tea.
- Palm Sugar - Golden in color with a cotton candy sweetness.
- Honey - 3:2 honey to water ratio, for a more floral flavor.
- Agave Nectar- 2:1 agave to water.
For more info, check out what simple syrup substitutes you can use.
Expert Tips To Make The Best Non Alcoholic Long Island Iced Tea
Tall Glass: Use a tall glass to allow room for ice and the amount of different spirits used. A classic highball glass is a great choice.
Top with Cola Last: Pour the cola on top of the mixture just before serving. This helps maintain the carbonation and effervescence for a more refreshing experience.
Temperature Consideration: Ensure that all the ingredients are chilled before mixing to maintain the coldness of the drink without relying solely on ice. Just note that you cannot keep alcohol free spirits in the freezer.
If you made this recipe, I would be so grateful if you would give it a ⭐ rating and leave a review in the comments! I'd love to see your drink in action as well! Post it on Instagram with the ️#MocktailForest and tag me @MocktailForest!
Virgin Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ oz Strykk NA Vodka
- ¾ oz Lyre's White Cane Spirit
- ¾ oz Lyre's Agave Blanco Tequila
- ¾ oz Lyre's London Dry Gin
- ¾ oz Lyre's Orange Cec
- ¾ oz Simple syrup
- ¾ oz Lemon juice
- Cola to top
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the cola to a tall ice filled glass.
- Top with Cola
- Stir your virgin Long Island iced tea and serve with a straw and lemon wheel garnish.
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