What ingredients are in a Ice Pick?

1 1/2 oz Vodka, 6 oz Iced tea, to taste Lemon Juice

What glass do you use for a Ice Pick?

A Ice Pick is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Ice Pick?

A Ice Pick has an estimated ABV of 6,10%.

How many calories are in a Ice Pick?

A Ice Pick contains approximately 164 calories per serving.

Ice Pick

Bardak Collins glass

Zorluk Easy

Kalori ~164 kcal

ABV 6,10%

Malzemeler

Vodka 1 1/2 oz
Iced tea 6 oz
Lemon Juice to taste

Talimatlar

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

Refreshing Strong

The Ice Pick is a refreshing long drink that combines vodka with iced tea and a squeeze of lemon juice, served tall over ice in a Collins glass. The iced tea's tannins and the vodka's neutral spirit create a drink that tastes almost alcohol-free, making it dangerously easy to drink. The lemon juice brightens the whole composition.

History & Origins

The Ice Pick cocktail is believed to have originated in Texas in the 1970s, capitalizing on the state's deep culture of sweet iced tea. Its exact provenance is disputed, but it belongs to the family of 'tea cocktails' that grew in popularity across the American South. The name likely refers to both the iced nature of the drink and its deceptively sharp alcoholic punch.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Brewed tea, a whisper of lemon, and a clean vodka note. Palate: Refreshing and lightly tannic from the iced tea, with bright lemon and a neutral vodka warmth that is almost imperceptible. Finish: Clean and tea-forward, with a crisp citrus edge and a cool, refreshing linger.

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Pro Tip

Use a full-flavored brewed black iced tea rather than a pre-sweetened variety for the best balance of tannin and freshness.

Data verified Temmuz 2016

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