3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea
The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is a very strong gin sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 69 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Herbal
- 36 out of 100
- Boozy
- 93 out of 100
How to make a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea
To make a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea, build over ice in a highball glass: ½ oz gin, ½ oz light rum, ½ oz tequila, ½ oz Triple sec, ½ oz vodka, ½ oz coca-cola and 2 dashes sweet and sour. Garnish with bitters and lemon.
You'll need
- Gin½ oz
- Light rum½ oz
- Tequila½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Vodka½ oz
- Coca-Cola½ oz
- Sweet and sour2 dashes
- Bitters, Lemongarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and sweet and sour.
- 3
Top with Coca-Cola.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with bitters and a lemon wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Coca-Cola fizzy.
3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea questions
What does a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 28% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?
About 28% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea and a Cherry Electric Lemonade?
Both use gin, light rum, tequila, Triple sec, vodka and sweet and sour. The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea adds coca-cola, while the Cherry Electric Lemonade uses cherry grenadine and club soda. The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Cherry Electric Lemonade is stirred and served in a pint glass. The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make 3-Mile Long Island Iced Teas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 3 oz gin, 3 oz light rum, 3 oz tequila, 3 oz Triple sec, 3 oz vodka and ⅓ oz sweet and sour in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with coca-cola as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea in?
A highball glass.