A sweet cocktail where the mountain west meets the east coast, this Huckleberry Long Island Iced Tea is splendidly fruity and strong- a perfect union.

A Strong Huckleberry Cocktail

Huckleberry is one of our favorite flavors. It’s sweet, tart, and it also has such a fun name. In honor of my home state of Montana, every August we share an irresistible cocktail featuring this delightful mountain berry.

Although we often indulge in a Montana Huckleberry Mule or Huckleberry Cosmopolitan– this year we decided to take it up a notch. Yep, this is one strong drink that might even take you back to your college days… Huckleberry Long Island Iced Tea!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Huckleberry Vodka – Fruity and delicious, this unique vodka that has amazing flavor.
Gin – Herby and mellow gin accents the fruity syrup in this drink.
White Rum – Smooth and robust. This spirit is surprisingly necessary in this cocktail.
Tequila – The warming sensation of tequila hits your throat and chest as the sweetness tingles your tastebuds.
Triple Sec – Sweet and packed with citrus flavor.
Huckleberry Syrup – Intense huckleberry flavored syrup hides the alcohol and makes this drink wonderfully sippable.
Soda – Bright and bubbly soda gives an effervescent sparkly finish to this homemade cocktail.
Ice – Plenty of ice both dilutes this strong drink and gives it a refreshing chill.

FAQ & Huckleberry Long Island Iced Tea Tips:

What if I can’t find Huckleberry Vodka?
- No worries, you can also use regular vodka in its place. You may just want to add more huckleberry syrup to give it more flavor if needed.

Can I use real huckleberries instead of syrup?
- Absolutely! If you are lucky enough to find fresh huckleberries, you can also make your own homemade syrup using this easy huckleberry sauce recipe from Hilda’s Kitchen Blog.

Serve Extra Cold in a Large Pint Glass
- This is a potent drink, so we highly recommend serving this cocktail in an extra large glass so you can dilute the drink properly with plenty of soda and ice.
Adjust the amount of Huckleberry Syrup, as Needed
- The great thing about a homemade cocktail is that you can adjust the proportions as you see fit. If you prefer a sweeter drink, go ahead and add a little more syrup or feel free to add less as well.

Enjoy the Huckleberry Season Anytime!

The great thing about this unique cocktail is that you can enjoy it all year long. In fact, we highly recommend sipping this adult drink to close out the summer and, chances are, you will be craving this fun stiff drink periodically throughout the fall and winter months too. Cheers!