Neon Long Island Sling

Highballs & Collinses • July 08, 2026

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Curiada Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Ketel One Vodka or alternative
0.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative
0.50 fl oz MIDORI Melon Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
1.00 fl oz Club soda

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add first 7 ingredients to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fill sling glass with ice
Strain mixture into ice-filled sling glass
Top with soda
Garnish with lime wedge

Cocktail Description

This electrifying twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea swaps cola for a splash of vibrant green melon liqueur, creating a drink that's as visually striking as it is dangerously smooth.

The Neon Long Island Sling brings together vodka, gin, rum, and triple sec—the usual suspects—but MIDORI's sweet honeydew flavor shifts the profile from tea-like to something tropical and almost candy-like. Fresh lime juice and a touch of cane syrup balance the boozy punch, while club soda adds just enough fizz to keep things lively. Expect a drink that's sweet, citrusy, and deceptively strong, with that unmistakable melon note glowing through every sip. It's a party drink through and through—perfect for backyard barbecues, poolside hangs, or any occasion where subtlety takes a backseat to fun. The recipe isn't complicated, just a straightforward shake-and-strain situation, though you'll want to measure carefully since you're working with four different spirits. This cocktail pairs surprisingly well with spicy foods like buffalo wings, jalapeño poppers, or Thai takeout, where the sweetness can temper the heat. Just remember: this neon-bright sipper goes down easy, but it packs a serious wallop.