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With an average alcohol by volume (ABV) of around 22%, a Long Island Iced Tea certainly packs a punch, but does Long Island Iced Tea have the most alcohol of any cocktail? While its potent reputation is well-earned thanks to a mix of five different spirits, it is not actually the strongest cocktail you can order or make.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a single standard drink contains 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. This standard is critical to understanding how many standard drinks are in a Long Island, a cocktail notoriously known for its potent mix of five different spirits. The exact count depends heavily on the recipe and bartender's pour.