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Neon Tea Cocktail Recipe

The Neon Tea cocktail combines tart, sweet, and fruity notes with a striking green color, making it a delicious and eye-catching drink.

If you’re a fan of the classic Long Island Iced Tea, then you’re going to love the Neon Tea cocktail. This colorful and flavor-packed drink takes the concept of the Long Island and gives it a unique twist with the addition of sour apple schnapps, Midori, and a few other unexpected ingredients.

Neon Tea cocktail with lemon and cherryPin

The result is a surprisingly  delicious cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on a night out or pairing with a meal.

The Neon Tea cocktail, like the  cocktail, throws a bunch of white liquors in together and disguises the surprising strength of the alcohol in a beguiling sweet flavor: in this case, sour apple schnapps.

It’s also got Midori and sour mix along with vanilla vodka, rum and gin. So much going out, but it blends into one delicious flavor.

Overhead view of Neon Tea cocktail with lemon and cherryPin

Tasting Notes

The Neon Tea cocktail starts out with a nice tart and sour flavor, thanks to the combination of sour apple schnapps and sour mix. As you sip it, the sweetness from the Midori and triple sec comes through, balancing out the sourness. The vanilla vodka and gin add a subtle complexity, while the rum provides a smooth, mellow base.

The flavors blend together nicely so you get a unique and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to enjoy. The vibrant green color from the Midori also makes for a visually striking drink that’s sure to turn heads.

Neon Tea cocktail recipe with vanilla vodka, rum, gin, Sour Apple Pucker, triple cec, Midori and sour mix.Pin

What You’ll Need

The Neon Tea cocktail is made up… well, quite a lot of ingredients. These are what you’ll need to make it exactly as the recipe calls for.

  • White Rum: Provides a smooth, mellow base for the cocktail.
  • Gin: Adds a subtle botanical note and helps to balance the sweetness.
  • Vanilla Vodka: Lends a creamy, vanilla-forward note to the drink.
  • Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps: Brings a tart, sour apple flavor that helps to cut through the sweetness.
  • Triple Sec: A classic orange liqueur that adds a touch of citrus.
  • Midori: A bright green melon liqueur that provides the signature color and a sweet, fruity flavor.
  • Sour Mix: Helps to balance the sweetness and add a refreshing tartness.

You can substitute a different orange liqueur and lemonade instead of sour mix if you prefer. For the white liquors, you can double the rum and lose the gin or vice versa, but keep the vanilla vodka whatever else you do.

Serving Suggestions

The Neon Tea cocktail is best served over ice in a highball or Collins glass. You can garnish it with a lemon wheel or a cherry to add a pop of color and a little extra flavor. It’s a great cocktail to sip on its own, but it also pairs well with a variety of foods, from spicy dishes to rich desserts.

Yield: 1 drink

Neon Tea Cocktail Recipe

Neon Tea cocktail with lemon and cherry

The Neon Tea cocktail blends tart, sweet, and fruity flavors with a striking green color that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce white rum
  • 1/2 ounce gin
  • 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1/2 ounce DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
  • 1/4 ounce triple sec
  • 1/4 ounce Midori
  • 1 ounce sour mix

Instructions

  1. Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Pour in all the ingredients.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Fill a mug with ice.
  5. Strain the mixture into it.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wheel or a cherry.

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April 2, 2025

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