3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea
The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is a vibrant twist on the classic cocktail, combining a potent mix of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec with refreshing lemonade and a splash of cola.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Collins Glass
- 9 ingredients
3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
- Gin½ oz
- Light rum½ oz
- Tequila½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Vodka½ oz
- Coca-Cola½ oz
- Sweet and sour1-2 dash
- Bitters1 wedge
- LemonGarnish with
Method
- Fill 14oz glass with ice and alcohol.
- Fill 2/3 glass with cola and remainder with sweet & sour.
- Top with dash of bitters and lemon wedge.
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The 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is an extreme variation of the legendary Long Island Iced Tea, pushing the boundaries of this potent cocktail formula even further. This dangerous drink emerged from beach bars and vacation destinations where high-alcohol cocktails became status symbols among tourists. The extended name references both distance and the drink's extended ingredient list and overwhelming alcohol content.
Tips from the bar
- Exercise extreme caution with this highly potent cocktail
- use equal parts of all spirits for proper balance rather than excessive quantities
- chill all ingredients thoroughly before mixing
- use fresh citrus and sour mix to maintain flavor balance despite high alcohol content
- always warn service staff and customers of strength
- consider refusing service for safety
Twists worth trying
- 5-Mile Long Island Iced Tea
- An even more intense variation with additional spirits for the most adventurous consumers
- Extended Long Island Iced Tea
- A version extending the original formula with additional citrus and sour balance
- Ultra-Strength Long Island
- A super-concentrated variation that must be served in larger quantities for proper dilution
What to eat with it
- Heavy appetizers
- Protein-rich dishes
- Starchy sides
- Fatty foods for absorption
- Substantial entrees
- Hydrating accompaniments
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?
A 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea is made with gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka, coca-cola, sweet and sour, bitters, lemon.
What glass do you use for a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea?
Serve a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea in a collins glass.
What does a 3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea taste like?
Expect sweet, strong, fruity.
What can I make with Gin?
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