Tokyo Iced Tea

• Vodka
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Your favorite brand
• Rum
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  White rum recommended
• Gin
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  London Dry or similar
• Tequila
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Blanco tequila works best
• Triple Sec
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Orange liqueur
• Midori Melon Liqueur
  30 ml (1 oz)

  For that signature color and flavor
• Lemon-lime soda
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Such as Sprite or 7-Up
• Lemon juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Freshly squeezed
• Ice
  1 cup

  Enough to fill the glass

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Strainer
• Highball glass

1. 1

   Fill a highball glass with ice to chill while you prepare the drink.

2. 2

   In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, Midori, and fresh lemon juice.

3. 3

   Add a scoop of ice to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

4. 4

   Discard the ice from the highball glass. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass filled with fresh ice.

5. 5

   Top with lemon-lime soda and gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.

6. 6

   Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry for a pop of color and aroma.

• Eye-catching green color that stands out on any table.
• Delightfully sweet and fruity, thanks to the Midori.
• A potent yet smooth cocktail—perfect for sipping or celebrating.
• A fun twist on a classic, sparking curiosity and conversation.
• Pairs well with a variety of party foods and snacks.

Born in the energetic nightlife of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Tokyo Iced Tea is a playful riff on the Long Island Iced Tea. Bartenders began experimenting with colorful liqueurs, and Midori—a Japanese melon liqueur—quickly became a favorite for its electric green hue and sweet, fruity profile. The Tokyo Iced Tea doesn't have direct ties to Japan beyond its use of Midori, but its name and flavor evoke the neon-lit streets and vibrant energy of Tokyo's bar scene.