TOKYO ICED TEA - Bright Green Long Island Iced Tea!

[@silverfeigner]

I loved your reaction when you took the lid off the shaker and you commented on how green it was.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, luminescent!!

[@fran2602]

You should do a video of you making cocktails while drunk. That would be hilarious. Hahah 😂

[@StevetheBartender_]

I'm doing another shooters video when I hit 200k - I'll probably be a little boozy in that one >_

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

@@StevetheBartender_ Careful with your promises there sparky. That 200K mark is damn close and we expect some proper drunk action!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Kurt Mifsud Bonnici haha I know, Mighty close!!

[@ChristopherOdegard]

I'm trying to figure out if the show would be very different. I think we've seen him shooting videos tipsy more than a couple times.

[@0433elva]

I would love to see that lol

[@amrasimek9612]

Can you do a video of the must haves for your bar, like must have spirits/liqueurs/syrups and equipment?

[@aalekhine5109]

Are you making a bar at home or for a business?

[@Jam-xh6tx]

@@aalekhine5109 women evolve from kitchen to the bar

[@thisiswhaticameupwith]

i'd love this, just recently got my own place and have a few empty shelves in the kitchen i'd like to fill up

[@theemillennial]

A Alekhine probably at home. I actually have a decent collection for my bar but that was because I was learning how to make different drinks but I would like to too what must haves I need

[@theemillennial]

For liquor I would highly recommend you always have white rum/baccarti in stock because I'm learning how to make drinks myself and noticed that it's the main ingredient in a lot of drinks get the lime flavor and the regular flavor

[@kay_bee]

Your smile gets me everytime ☺️😅

[@henkdeklapsteen6787]

Looks creepy

[@StevetheBartender_]

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[@fredpardy1592]

I doubt you'll read this but I had a 'Dont Throw Stones' the other day and it was possibly the best Islay whisky cocktail I've tried: - Whisky - Islay Whisky - Lemon - Ginger - Honey - Egg White I wasn't sure about the egg but shaken and poured over ice with a lemon it was delicious. The sweetness brought everything together and even by my SO loved the taste, who dislikes whisky (especially those that are peaty and smoky).

[@StevetheBartender_]

Fred Pardy sounds like a Penicillin with egg white :-) check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrMqaCuapt0nc0

[@Evoseven1]

I think the main difference is maybe that the sprite doesnt have as much sugar as the coke has, therefore the drink lacks a bit of sweetness to mask the alcohol like the long island ice tea does!! But looks delicious! way to go steve :D

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yep! I agree, the standard LIIT masks the booze much more with the same ratios..

[@bulls_eye007]

Sometimes I watch your videos and try not to smile when you smile while shaking the drink. I haven’t been able to do it yet

[@jgutierrez8024]

Steve, I appreciate your honest feedback on the cocktails you make plus on how you think it could be better. Salud ..

[@Ebtoulson]

Did you have two almost empty bottles of espolon tequila?

[@Barprints]

Never been a big Midori fan, but this is a great one for anyone that is! Cheers!

[@nathancoomber7359]

Fun tip I discovered! If you ever buy the pre-mixed long island stuff from the liquor store it will usually have a very strong tequila after taste. This can be mitigated by using vanilla flavored cola instead of regular cola. Could also use a bit of vanilla extract but I haven't experimented with it yet.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I've never seen a Long Island premix here in Australia..

[@ilyastorchevoy9143]

The last two cocktails are similar with my home-brew cocktail named "Quick Herring" Recipe: 1) Take all strong alcohol that left after party 2) Mix them all in equal parts as possible 3) Serve in a shot glass After a few cocktails you will get drunk really quick. And on the morning you will get so strong hangover that you will feel itself like beached herring. Good luck =)

[@raulmondragon668]

Teaching under the influence? LOOOOVE IT!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 But in all seriousness, I think you keep missing the simple syrup and you’re adding way too much alcohol. Try with 0.50 oz pours. Cheers!!!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, I should rename the channel...missing the simple syrup in which cocktails?

[@raulmondragon668]

Steve the Bartender In the AMF and this one too. Although I’m sure that the Tokio Tea would be better with just a 0.50 oz of each liquor just to make it a little less stronger. Great suggestion to use lime juice. I’ll try that next time at work! 😃😃😃

[@StevetheBartender_]

Raul Mondragon the AMF did have sour mix which is made with simple syrup.. there was plenty of sugar.. this needed more though..

[@raulmondragon668]

Steve the Bartender Oh! I thought I heard lemon juice only. My bad! In all honesty I was having a cocktail or two while watching that video. Cheers! 😂😂😂😂

[@StevetheBartender_]

Raul Mondragon haha no worries!

[@kay_bee]

I love how you always say "Link up here" and there's never a link up there 😂😂 Love your videos Steve!!!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

KAYBEE interesting they do appear for me on the iOS app and desktop browser. May need to click the encircled i icon to pull them down.

[@StevetheBartender_]

They’re there.. sometimes there is a delay so if you watch the video straight after uploading, it might be missing... but as Stephane mentioned... if you’re on a phone app, press the circled i..

[@cbartlett]

You might have Annotations toggled off. On desktop, there is a button for them when you click the Gear icon in the lower right. If you're not seeing the information overlays, check that setting and turn on Annotations and then you will.

[@dhimes814]

I think this might actually be my favorite so far.

[@medinaswag138]

That smile when he shakes always gets me

[@Dryphantom99]

The smile while shaking is the best part

[@axelwedelin92]

Worst part for me :P

[@grandpa417]

He took more time taking off the lime juice lid than adding the lime juice to the cocktail. Pretty funny. This looks good

[@YegaSRT]

This is comedy gold, watching someone work while on it. Just watching this for the comedy factory, not planning to ever make something like this. It'll blow my head off!

[@PJ-Slots-Entertainment]

Just found your channel not long ago. Looking to do my own cocktail show. Since I am not a professional bartender. I am looking at having fun doing this. You make it look so easy. Nice setup.

[@phonesk8ter]

oh hell yess i just bought midori because of the number of vids you’ve been making on it lately, I can actually try this right now :))

[@phonesk8ter]

Update: very interesting drink! But as you said, the Long Island is unbeatable when it comes to that effect where it hides the taste of the 5 spirits. But still, I have some friends who have the Long Island as their favorite drink (gee I wonder why lol) and it’s gonna be fun showing them the variations! Personally I’m enjoying the Japanese Slipper the most out of the midori drinks you’ve been presenting lately.

[@Felecc]

Nice one, and the presentation makes it look tropical and unusual

[@celestebigaignon6054]

Steve I just moved into a new apartment and got my mixer set ready. All I need is the alcohol, then I’m going to be making so many cocktails and following your recipes! I can’t wait 😁

[@StevetheBartender_]

Nice work Celeste! What’s the first one you’ll be making?

[@celestebigaignon6054]

Definitely going to start with your 5 easy vodka recipes, then the 10 easy cocktails. Then my all time favorite the Long Island 😁

[@GoldPunks]

Super duper agreed on that decision. Midori for triple Sec 100% For the amf, just use more Sprite. Ya really need more than a splash

[@GoldPunks]

Subscribed btw:)

[@Peeheehoohaa]

I love the colour that this drink turns out! Looks delicious!

[@markor3677]

I never comment, but you have a great spirit, good attitude and love the way you approach drinks... Well done mate, as my Aussie nephew says...

[@fjyjp4096]

Watching from Japan!🇯🇵 Your smile makes me happy!! I always look forward to videos😍 I will continue to study cocktails and English in your videos. Thank you👍

[@koubaihuangmei1126]

I am Japanese but first meet this cocktail. Also actually I can not drink alcohol heavy, but want to try this one. Thankyou for upload!おいしそう（looks good taste）

[@josephreynaldo4057]

the colour its so beautifull

[@aidenlodo2877]

Im looking forward to having this tomorrow night

[@StevetheBartender_]

Let me know what you think!

[@x3non500]

素晴らしいです! ( •̀ ω •́ )✧ I really need to buy some Midori! I love this green color...

[@cric46999]

The trademark Smile while shaking the mix Hahah 😂love it.....

[@shanewright344]

When you said you weren't impressed with the Adios Muther F*cker, I completely understand. I've had very little experience drinking cocktails so far, but I will say that I don't fault anyone for not liking a particular drink. It really depends on your taste preferences and what kind of liquor you like. Unfortunately, cocktail bars are not popular where I live, but there is a liquor store close by, which is why I'm glad for videos like these. I can afford to buy a few bottles of booze, and try out different recipes on myself and some friends at home, experiment with the measurements, and really get a taste for what I like to drink. I encourage others to watch these videos and do the same. Cheers Steve!

[@Mauesi]

This was my favourite drink during my erasmus (1 semester abroad) in Rome. After 2/3 drinks of Japanese, I was more than fine. 😎

[@1959Bonneville]

11/10 on the Long Island!!

[@Christopherhlee]

Oh goodness. Tokyo Iced Tea reminds me of college.

[@michellesaari2263]

I think drinking some long island iced teas with you would be a blast 😁

[@vince1000]

props on the metal straw mate

Hi Steve, could you make a video about different types of glasses? I am new in making drinks and I want to know which types are best for begginers. Keep up your great work with this channel!

[@leviathanoctavio9491]

Question! If you use 1.5 oz of Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Gin Saphire, Triple sec, 3oz of simple syrup, 1.5 oz of lemon/lime juice, and 3oz of Midori. Is it still consider a Tokyo Iced Tea?

[@TheMajestic]

I wonder if using blavod (black vodka) would make this a good halloween themed drink or even shot. 🤔

[@thefullmontypythn]

Was about to make an L.I.T. but I paused and asked "What does Stee say?" and then I found this variation and made it. Good, not great, and gets the job done.😁

[@mccosker942]

Oh my god I'm definitely trying this! I love all variations of a Long Island but never even heard of this one before! Great video Steve.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Cheers Ross! 🍻

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

How does it compare with the AMF or the Long Island ice tea .. better or just more of the same (getting you drunk)?

[@StevetheBartender_]

I’d prefer just a plain ole Long Island.. not a fan of these variations..

[@mizzmaria5215]

Kurt Mifsud Bonnici I would imagine that it's all the same, just depends on the alc. content of the triple sec or the blue curacao. Midori has a 30% alc content, and I think that most triple secs are a bit higher. But there's really no difference in strength, it's just about flavour

[@StevetheBartender_]

mizz maria I’m surprised to say this as I don’t usually drink any sodas but I think it works better with the Coke rather than Lemon, Lime Soda..

[@nalzgarcia2033]

my go to drink 10/10

[@KBlobner]

Great smile, and just a quick question: when you make the sour mix or the lime juice, how do you prevent it from getting bad? Thanks from Germany

[@DackxJaniels]

You don't. Fresh juice only lasts (flavor-wise) for a day or two. Squeeze as much as you need, squeeze more when you need it.

[@theemillennial]

It may help to just substitute the fresh lime juice if you don't have any with lime white rum like lime baccarti

[@Juuk-D]

If i can't find Midori is it then possible to use bols melon insted? Also i would like to see some videos on Fernet Branca, i always stare at it wanting too see more done with fernets

[@ricardortega00]

I don't know how it tastes but it sure looks great.

[@KevinJayBlaazer]

Dudes got mad shaking skills

[@BGD.2980]

That looks tasty AF

[@ollie786]

I’m loving all these variations, which one is your favourite personally?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Just the plain ole Long Island... but in saying that, the Long Island isn’t my style of drink that I’d choose..

[@ollie786]

Steve the Bartender Very reasonable, they are a rather strong cocktail

[@mps100gaming6]

hey steve, i think you should do closeups with the camera of each cocktail once youve made each one like you did today. really nice but id probs put it a little earlier, straight after you finished making the drink? cut to the cocktail up close?

[@matthewgreen6131]

I do not shake mine and it comes out significantly better.

[@ElectriKitty]

I don’t even drink much.. but I can’t stop watching these videos 😂

[@P4melaMasters]

I've just spent about 120 quid on ingredients for this. I'm hoping it's good!!

[@placasowuicho4381]

Cheers mate. Gonna go make me one now.

[@axelwedelin92]

As a non-experienced drinker with pretty much only single malts in the liquor cabinet, I'd like to be able to make cocktails with my friends when they come over but I don't know where to start and what to buy. There are so many different kinds of liquor I don't understand any difference between. Could you maybe do a video about a few great bottles you can buy that go in many different drinks? A starter kit if you will.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I love how you are classing yourself as inexperienced but you have a collection of fine single malts >_< 100% - this is definitely a bottle I need to do - it's on my ever-growing list of videos to do =)

[@axelwedelin92]

@@StevetheBartender_ Hah! Well, there is such an abundance of whisky content to be found online so it wasn't that overwhelming to learn about and then when going to the store all you need is one bottle and glasses at home. No need for special equipment or many different ingredients ;)

[@iloveshenaegrimes]

Love your channel :)

[@zackgarcia5471]

I can't wait for your collab with Leandre and Marius 🤤

[@barrylankester7005]

Just wondering the is the sour mix made? Do you just pour the lime juice with the simple syrup or make it together. Thanks.

[@fernandodiaz9064]

Thanks for the video! Is it worth the trouble to find a bottle of Midori? Are there another cocktails for this liquor or are there more for the Curacao Blue?

[@omarknox02]

So when I do my long islands or any base of the 4. I use lime in my sweet and sour mix then lemon. I tend people love it better

[@truNfinny]

Awwwww you are so cute for not swearing! 😆

[@sandeeppuliyanazhath]

Great video steve!!

[@ProtocoleSigma]

Hey Steve, great vid'! I went on your website and found the idea that we can add more to your bar-back is really cool, but everything is already taken :o You should had more! :D Cheers from Belgium

[@StevetheBartender_]

I had to limit it otherwise I would have too much on the Backbar and would be giving shoutouts 2-3 times every video.. it was lose its specialty :-) I’ll mention it in a vid when I list some new bottles! Thanks for your support! 👌

[@merewynjanson3692]

That looks delicious!

[@oa457member]

Oh I gotta try this one!!

[@jagerbombasstic]

Gotta make a Texas Tea it's my fav. Take out triple sec for bourbon

[@persephonethequeenofunderw9670]

What drinks do you recomend for first time drinkers?

[@RakeshSingh-hu6ui]

It izz what it izzz

[@Capnfunky]

Have you already done a video for the LA Sewer Water?

[@ascendedvegeta]

Lmao I tried that one once following the tipsy bartender recipe and it was God awful. Didn't hide the alcohol a damn bit

[@alexfraser3415]

Love the channel btw. Is this not an LA Ice tea though? (Sorry if someone has already asked this)

[@delosreus]

Is Mango Liqueur compatible with long island ice tea because I dont have curaçao or midori on me

[@maryjanesbaby9392]

I don’t drink but this looks good.

[@justasbrb6357]

When will the app be on the App Store?

[@gingrick]

On the long island video would you recommend those liqueurs over your old video

[@StevetheBartender_]

Answering your other Q next on the original vid :-)

[@zmoclov21]

You got mentioned on a PUNCH article! Congrats!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Did I?

[@zmoclov21]

Lol yeah I get their news letter and they had an article on this drink and said it has little attention but it’s not forgotten by everyone and then they mention you! I was actually so pumped for you when I read it, lol I feel like a proud viewer!

[@zmoclov21]

The article on their site is titled “Is Tokyo Iced Tea for Real?”

[@neptunevibe]

Thank you man, since I subscribed to your channel I drink more!

[@TrangSucLUNA]

Hello Steve, have you ever try stevia? I've heard that is sweetener substitute, maybe we can use that herb to make syrup or liquor?

[@natalie_nazar]

Still can’t deal with the “team” thing. But everything else, awesome.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Lol, why’s that? I only batch filmed 3 or so videos with the word team and already decided it isn’t my thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@SirTerabyte]

@Steve Where's the Raki /Ouzo cocktails? 🤔😊

[@StevetheBartender_]

Don’t have any on my shelf..

[@SirTerabyte]

@@StevetheBartender_ I will send you one, how can I 🙂?

[@StevetheBartender_]

SirTerabyte if you would like to - I’d be very appreciative of your support! Do you happen to be in Australia? Otherwise I can add a bottle to the next opening of the Buy the Backbar feature (see link in description)... which is better for anyone overseas..

[@SirTerabyte]

@@StevetheBartender_ no, in the UK bro. I can happily contribute so I will give Buy the Backbar a go...

[@StevetheBartender_]

SirTerabyte legend mate! I’ll add it on the next round - trying not to release too many at once otherwise ill be overwhelmed by bottles (not that it’s a bad thing!)..

[@lainehernandez1120]

What tequila blanco and white rum are you using?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Espolon & Angostura

[@lainehernandez1120]

Steve the Bartender thank you! I’ll start looking for it. 😊

[@RogaL99999]

Where do you get your pourers? Dope apron.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I actually sell them on my website cocktailkit.com.au but if you are in the US then here they are: amzn.to/2pmSOED

[@StevetheBartender_]

FYI - I'm running a giveaway for an apron + cocktail book too if you are keen to enter: bit.ly/STB-apron

[@FrenchGoddy]

Just shake and smile boys, shake and smile

[@oa457member]

A drink that my wife loves is the gummy bear. Its horrendously sweet but I must say, it tastes like a gummy bear. Cheers from WV

[@StevetheBartender_]

I’ll have to look it up 👌

[@andrejhucko6823]

Wow very green ! Keep up the good work :) but how about more beer cocktails ? :P

[@Jerseygirltrader24]

I like the color combination, but it must be very strong.

[@drspiritja]

This one is nice too senor. Might call it the green lizard lol

[@Laura-ef3kw]

:D that smile

[@AndDiracisHisProphet]

I wanted orange! It gave me lemon-lime!

[@mszoomy]

Drunk Steve making videos = epic!! LOL of the variations you've made so far which was your favorite? Also I noticed that you only splash the sprite on top, wouldn't it be better to give it a bit of a stir to get the flavors and sugars to meld?

[@barursamuelsen4289]

Just waiting for that smile 😂😂

[@mysticfakir2029]

Those who say Long Island Iced Tea is a drink to get you drunk doesn't appreciate the unique balance that the flavours creates. You dont have to drink 6 of them.

[@Barprints]

Truer words were never spoken!

[@njmc3210]

midori and the mojito'is a good'drink'

[@harshdesai4906]

Do you drink every day steeve?! coz I see a video almost every day :D :D

[@johnjacobjingleheimer-schm8283]

Agreed, all of those long island variations aren’t that good. They just get you very drunk very fast. AMF was what my friends always ordered when we went out to the bar or club. Quick and cheap way to get drunk is what they always told me. When I would drink, I’d order something where I could enjoy the drink. Getting drunk was rarely my goal.

[@trevorsanchez2470]

I love long island iced tea’s Tokyo iced tea’s, and of course the adios mf. All three are very strong and good drinks 🍹 in my opinion!!

[@YegaSRT]

Have you thought about making an app that has all your recipes? I found one called My Bar and the ones on there aren't as good as the ones from you, like I've commented on your Mohito video after 3 different recipes yours came out on top. So I've ditched using the app and now just watch your videos whenever making drinks, but would be really cool to have it all categorized nicely in an app.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yep! I’m working with a developer currently.. I’ve even got a link in the description to get notified when we launch! It’s going to be epic!

[@YegaSRT]

@@StevetheBartender_ Oh nice one! Was going to offer to help you with some designs and ideas but looks like you're on top of it already :D Happy to beta test it if you need crowd testing.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yega legend! Any particular features that you would be keen on? We’ve got a long list but the more feedback the better.. Will keep people in the loop on YT too for sure!

[@YegaSRT]

@@StevetheBartender_ The main reason I got an app was to figure out what drinks I could make from ingredients I had at the house, so would say something like that is a must. Basically have a list of all the basic and more complex things you would use to make a drink, allow people to select the ones they have in the house and the list out all possible drinks that can be made. I find videos so much more useful than written text when it comes to figuring out how to do things, so short clips of you making the drinks would be great. That is a big ask as it would be a lot of work so if its too much maybe some basic techniques involved in making drinks (I don't know any so can't give you examples). Maybe a shopping list of things you are missing so you can quickly and easily add things to it when looking how to make a drink. Another thing I think might be cool is along the lines of the newsletter that you email to people, but instead push (or simply show on startup) suggestions of drinks you can make based on what you have in "Your Kitchen" (or whatever you're calling it) or maybe something like "If you get X you'll be able to make Y drink", so that people get more adventures with what they make. I know that would help me for sure as I don't know many cocktails and don't even know what to buy so some sort of guidance would be nice. The ability to track what you've made and being able to give it a score would be good also. Made few drinks but after drinking them I can't remember if I actually made them or not, or how they tasted so keeping track of it whilst still sober would help hahahah On a more technical side, if you guys aren't already doing it I strongly suggest going down a PWA route instead of native as it will most likely be quicker, cheaper and allow you to gauge interest better rather than spending loads of time and money on a native app. Once you get some traction with few basic features you can then invest in something bigger and better. I only speak from experience, we've had customers on both spectrums and those that spent loads of money on getting everything absolutely perfect fully loaded with features aren't doing so well and the ones that just got a basic app out there are now adding more content and features because they were able to quickly find out if their product works with the market. (Sorry for the War & Peace :P Hope this helps)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks so much for the input - your features and ideas are pretty well aligned with our plans.. I’m lucky to have partnered with a developer in a joint venture and he’s all over the development and roadmap. Basic functionality will be available in the first release including your own liquor cabinet (as we see this as the most crucial - there’s a recent poll on my YT Community page).. then we’ll be adding shopping list and other features later.. definitely a good idea to start with the basics to test the market. The videos will be incorporated too seeing as they’re how it all kinda got started. Sounds like you are an app developer or at least IT/web related?

[@timberyang89]

I reckon u should add 15mls in each spirits/liqueurs so it doesn’t disguise too much alcohol, it’s literally over 100mls of alcohol in it so it is gonna be more intense. Try do 15mls/half ounce instead Stevo!!!