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3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea

3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail made with Lemon, Bitters, Sweet And Sour, and Coca-Cola. It is served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic32.8% ABV9 ingredients

At a Glance

188 kcalCalories
32.8%ABV
5.7gSugar
6.4gCarbs
1.67Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatebuilt drink

Why: 9 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • Lemon - Garnish withLemonFruit
  • Bitters - 1 wedgeBittersModifier
  • Sweet and sour - 1-2 dashSweet and sourMixer
  • Coca-Cola - 1/2 ozCoca-ColaMixer
  • Vodka - 1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
  • Triple sec - 1/2 ozTriple secLiqueur Modifier
  • Tequila - 1/2 ozTequilaBase Spirit
  • Light rum - 1/2 ozLight rumBase Spirit
  • Gin - 1/2 ozGinBase Spirit

How to Make It

  1. Fill 14oz glass with ice and alcohol.Fill
  2. Fill 2/3 glass with cola and remainder with sweet & sour.Fill
  3. Top with dash of bitters and lemon wedge.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea cold and taste the bitterness before adjusting sweetness. A citrus peel or clean garnish can lift the aroma without making it sweeter. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea taste like?

3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

CitrusSweetHerbal

Supporting notes

ColaSparklingAgaveBotanical

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is right for you

3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 24.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea if...

Skip 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

BittersBitters - 1 wedge

Angostura BittersKnown variation
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes
When a recipe says only “bitters,” Angostura is a common aromatic default, except in drinks built around another named bitters style.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Coca-ColaCoca-Cola - 1/2 oz

ColaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Cola is usually a close substitute for Coca-Cola in mixed drinks.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

VodkaVodka - 1/2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple SecTriple sec - 1/2 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

TequilaTequila - 1/2 oz

MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; consider reducing smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light RumLight rum - 1/2 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

GinGin - 1/2 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea at home?
Yes. The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea uses 9 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.