Cocktails

3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea

3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans citrus, sweet and herbal. Served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 32.8% ABV and roughly 188 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

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

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Sweet Herbal

Supporting notes

ColaSparkling Agave Botanical

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?

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-Free Vegetarian

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

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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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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?: The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail made with 9 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 32.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 188 calories.
What does a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea taste like?: 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Herbal, Cola. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?: The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea has an ABV of approximately 32.8%. That's approximately 1.67 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 188 kcal, 5.7g sugar, 6.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea typically served?: 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?: If you enjoy 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.