I want a strong cocktail.

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You asked: Looking for a strong cocktail. We found 10 cocktails answering the question.

Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Ice Tea is a classic cocktail characterized by its deceptive potency and refreshing taste, despite a hefty...

Cointreau (15ml), Cola (Top up), White rum (15ml), Lemon Juice (30ml), Gin (15ml), Tequila (15ml), Sugar Syrup (20ml), Vodka (15ml)

Classic
8 ingredients
4.97 / 5

Perfect Manhattan

Slight variation on the typical Manhattan recipe. Rather than just sweet vermouth, there is an equal amount of dry vermouth.

Angostura Bitters (3-4 dash), Red vermouth (7.5ml), Rye Whiskey (45ml), White vermouth (7.5ml)

4 ingredients
4.8 / 5

Zombie Punch

The Zombie is an exceptionally strong cocktail made of fruit juices and rum, so named for its perceived effects on...

Absinthe (15ml), Lime juice (15ml), Dark rum (30ml), Grenadine (Dash), Grapefruit Juice (30ml), Angostura Bitters (Dash), Gold rum (30ml), Overproof rum (15ml)

8 ingredients
4.7 / 5

New Yorker

The New Yorker is a classic cocktail that exudes the sophistication of its namesake city. Combining the robust flavors of...

Whiskey (20ml), Grenadine (Dash), DOM Benedictine (10ml)

3 ingredients
4.7 / 5

Zombie

The Zombie cocktail is a classic tiki drink that originated in the 1930s and has become a staple in tiki...

Lime juice (20ml), Gold rum (45ml), Grenadine (1 teaspoon), Jamaican rum (45ml), White rum (30ml), Falernum (15ml), Angostura Bitters (Dash), Aniseed liqueur (6 drops)

Classic
8 ingredients
4.65 / 5

Martin's Rum

Martin's Rum is a warm and potent cocktail that combines the citrusy tang of lime, orange, and lemon juices with...

Lime juice (22.5ml), Orange juice (45ml), Lemon Juice (22.5ml), Dark rum (37.5ml), Whiskey (7.5ml), Sugar Syrup (10ml), Sugar (Teaspoon), Overproof rum (37.5ml)

Hot
8 ingredients
4.56 / 5

Long Beach Ice Tea

The Long Beach Ice Tea is a variant of the classic Long Island Iced Tea, swapping out cola for cranberry...

Coffee liqueur (15ml), Tequila Reposado (15ml), Cranberry Juice (60ml), White rum (15ml), Vodka (15ml), Lime juice (30ml), Dry gin (15ml), Sugar Syrup (15ml)

8 ingredients
3.79 / 5

Long Vodka

The Long Vodka is a refreshing, effervescent cocktail that is traditionally served in a highball glass. It's a simple mix...

Vodka (60ml), Soda water (Top up), Lime (30ml), Angostura Bitters (Dash)

4 ingredients
3.64 / 5

Tropical Long Island Ice Tea

The Tropical Long Island Ice Tea is a summery twist on the classic Long Island Ice Tea, known for its...

Coconut rum (15ml), Lime juice (15ml), Gin (15ml), Lemonade (Top Up), Sugar Syrup (15ml), Lemon liqueur (15ml), Vanilla vodka (15ml), Tequila (15ml), Blue Curaçao (15ml)

9 ingredients
3.62 / 5

Mack's Caribbean Long Island Ice Tea

Mack's Caribbean Long Island Ice Tea is a tropical twist on the classic Long Island Ice Tea, melding the quintessential...

Coconut rum (15ml), Vodka (15ml), Pineapple Juice (22.5ml), Triple Sec (15ml), Cranberry Juice (22.5ml), Gin (15ml), Tequila (15ml)

7 ingredients
3.53 / 5

FAQ's

We've collated some quick fire Q&A's on the question to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

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How do I know if a cocktail is strong?

A strong cocktail typically contains a higher proportion of spirits relative to mixers and generally has an alcohol by volume (ABV) content above 15%.

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What is the best way to drink a strong cocktail?

Strong cocktails are best enjoyed slowly, to savor the complex flavors and to avoid over-consumption.

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Can I make a strong cocktail with less common spirits?

Yes, you can experiment with various spirits, but the chosen spirits should have a high alcohol content to maintain the strength of the cocktail.

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Are strong cocktails always served without mixers?

Not necessarily. Some strong cocktails still include mixers to balance the flavors, but the spirit content remains high.

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Are there any non-alcoholic options that mimic strong cocktails?

Non-alcoholic spirits and mixers can be combined to create mocktails with a robust flavor profile, though they won't have the alcohol content of a true strong cocktail.

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