What Is Non-alcoholic Long Island Iced Tea?
This virgin Long Island iced tea is a non-alcoholic version of the classic cocktail with a delicate balance of flavors. It combines several flavors into one delicious and refreshing beverage. The drink typically contains a combination of iced tea, apple juice, lemon juice, and cola. The recipe for the Long Island tea mocktail drink is relatively simple to make. You can make it with simple everyday ingredients. Just mix, stir, and sip!
Non-alcoholic Long Island Iced Tea Ingredients
- Tea bags: I like to use English breakfast tea bags to make this drink.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds a touch of bright citrusy flavor to the drink.
- Apple juice: Apple juice adds a fruity sweetness to the drink.
- Lemon slices: Garnish Long Island iced tea with lemon slices.
- Coca-Cola: A splash of Cola adds a touch of sweetness and fizz to the drink.
How to Make Long Island Iced Tea Mocktail
- Pour freshly boiled water over the tea bags and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and let it cool completely. - Add some ice cubes to the glass.
- Add the apple juice, and lemon juice to the glass. Stir well to combine.
- Add cooled black tea and top off the drink with cola for some fizz. Give it a gentle stir before serving.
- Garnish with lemon slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does a Virgin Long Island Iced Tea Taste?
It generally has a sweet and tangy flavor with a slight hint of bitterness from the tea. It may lack the complexity and depth of flavor of the original version, but it can still be refreshing.
Non-alcoholic Long Island Iced Tea
This easy-to-make, non-alcoholic Long Island iced tea hits all the marks. It's sweet and citrusy, with a slightly bitter finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 English breakfast tea bag
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour freshly boiled water over the tea bags and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and let it cool completely.
- Add some ice cubes to the glass. Add the apple juice, and lemon juice to the glass. Stir well to combine.
- Add cooled black tea and top off the drink with cola for some fizz. Give it a gentle stir before serving. Garnish with lemon slices.
