How many standard drinks are in a Long Island Iced Tea?

A cocktail's strength is the sum of the alcohol in each ingredient, not just one pour. Based on a typical recipe, a Long Island Iced Tea contains about 0.95 fl oz of pure alcohol — roughly 1.6 standard drinks.

The recipe and the math

Ingredient	Amount	ABV	Std drinks
Vodka	0.5 oz	40%	0.33
Gin	0.5 oz	40%	0.33
White rum	0.5 oz	40%	0.33
Tequila	0.5 oz	40%	0.33
Triple sec	0.5 oz	30%	0.25
Sour mix + cola	2 oz	—	0
Total	4.5 oz	21.1%	1.6

One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. A heavier pour or a stronger recipe pushes the number up fast — see what counts as a standard drink or the standard drink calculator to check your own.

Calories aren't shown here because they depend heavily on mixers — juice, syrup, and cream vary widely. For a rough single-ingredient estimate, use the alcohol calorie calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many standard drinks are in a Long Island Iced Tea?
A typical Long Island Iced Tea works out to about 1.6 US standard drinks. That's the sum of the pure alcohol in each spirit — 0.95 fl oz total — divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How strong is a Long Island Iced Tea?
Across about 4.5 oz of finished drink, a Long Island Iced Tea averages roughly 21.1% ABV. Strength varies with the exact pour and recipe.