Cocktails

Ice Pick

Ice Pick is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans tea and citrus. Served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 7.1% ABV and roughly 165 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic7.1% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

165 kcalCalories

7.1%ABV

13.6gSugar

15.5gCarbs

1.06Std Drinks

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

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
6 ozIced teaOther
to taste\nLemon juiceJuice

How to Make It

Put Vodka in glass fill with iced tea.Fill
Stir in lemon to taste.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

TeaCitrus

Supporting notes

Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Vodka1 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.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juiceto taste\n

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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.

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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 an Ice Pick?: The Ice Pick is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 7.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 165 calories.
What does an Ice Pick taste like?: Ice Pick has a flavour profile featuring Tea, Citrus, Tart. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Ice Pick?: Ice Pick pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Ice Pick?: The Ice Pick has an ABV of approximately 7.1%. That's approximately 1.06 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 165 kcal, 13.6g sugar, 15.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Ice Pick typically served?: Ice Pick is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Ice Pick?: If you enjoy Ice Pick, 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 an Ice Pick at home?: Yes. The Ice Pick uses 3 ingredients, making it easy 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 Ice Pick 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.