Tokyo Tea co*cktail Recipe | How to Make (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Tokyo tea and Long Island Iced Tea? ›

In fact, they only differ by a handful of ingredients. The Tokyo Tea subs in Midori, a melon-flavored Japanese liqueur that gives the drink its signature neon color, for the Long Island Iced Tea's triple sec. It also uses a sweet-and-sour syrup instead of simple syrup.

Cheers! This basically just tastes like melon. mixed with Mountain Dew. It's refreshing and you can't taste the alcohol at all.

Vodka is one of the essential ingredients in the Tokyo Iced Tea co*cktail. It contributes to the overall strength of the drink, with 48 calories and 40% alcohol content present per 20ml serving.

Syrup: One of the simplest ways to integrate a tea ingredient into a co*cktail is via a concentrated syrup. Ginsberg emphasizes the importance of double-steeping the tea: first in hot water to brew, then again after straining out the leaves and mixing that brew with equal parts sugar to create a simple syrup.

The Tokyo Tea is a twist on the famous (some would say notorious) Long Island Iced Tea. The Tokyo version isn't named for where it was invented; rather, the drink is distinguished from its American cousin by its signature green color, which is delivered courtesy of melon liqueur.

Long Island Iced Tea — (19.35%, 6.4oz in volume, 1.24oz alcohol) Margarita — (22.5%, 5.33oz in volume, 1.2oz alcohol) Cosmopolitan — (16.5%, 6.67oz in volume, 1.10oz alcohol)

According to the World Tea Export Council, black tea is the most consumed tea globally, making up approximately 75% of the total tea consumption. This is followed by green tea, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total tea consumption, while herbal tea and oolong tea account for the remaining 5%.

Vodka: An LIT doesn't need your favorite vodka, just a well-made vodka like Tito's Handmade Vodka or New Amsterdam Vodka. Gin: Standards such as Beefeaters or Tangueray are perfect for Long Island Iced Tea, as is New Amsterdam Gin.

It's not the world's strongest co*cktail (that is the Aunt Roberta, which contains 100% alcohol and no mixers). That said, the Long Island Iced Tea is stronger than most highball drinks and should be consumed responsibly.

Tea can lend complexity to a co*cktail in a way no other ingredient can. From green, oolong and black tea to chai and other blends, these co*cktails use myriad styles to delicious effect.

Does alcohol and tea mix well? ›

The subtle and soothing qualities of tea can complement the boldness of alcohol, creating a more harmonious taste. Tea comes in a wide variety of flavors, ranging from earthy and robust to floral and fruity. This versatility allows for creative pairings with different types of alcohol to suit individual preferences.

Here's how to make some of the most popular variations: Long Beach iced tea: Replace the cola with cranberry juice. Tokyo iced tea: Replace the triple sec with Midori (melon liqueur) and the cola with lemon-lime soda. Tennessee iced tea: Replace the gin with Tennessee whiskey and leave out the tequila.

Our favorite teas to cold brew are houjicha, bancha, or mugicha (the latter our number-one drink to pair with ramen). A favorite recipe: place 20 grams of bancha or houjicha in a half-gallon mason jar. Fill with cold water, and seal the lid tightly.