Looking for the best boozy tea drinks with alcohol for your next gathering? We’ve compiled enough hot and cold tea drinks with alcohol to make any event merry.
Here are 12 boozy tea recipes with a little sauce added to make any tea party a little brighter. And if the house is a rockin you might be interested in reading about the best tea to help me relax for afterward!
- 1. Hot Toddies
- Hot Toddies Recipe
- 2. Rummy Tea
- Rummy Tea Recipe
- 3. Irish Chai
- Irish Chai Recipe
- 4. Chamomile Gin
- Chamomile Gin Recipe
- 5. Green Tea Sake
- Green Tea Sake Recipe
- 6. Pomegranate Tea Punch
- Pomegranate Tea Punch Recipe
- 7. Earl Grey Vodka
- Earl Grey Vodka Recipe
- 8. Hibiscus Margaritas
- Hibiscus Margaritas Recipe
- 9. Sparkling Watermelon Tea
- Sparkling Watermelon Tea Recipe
- 10. Green Tea Highball
- Green Tea Highball Recipe
- 11. Mint Tea Mojito
- Mint Tea Mojito Recipe
- 12. Hibiscus Mulled Wine
- Hibiscus Mulled Wine Recipe
- Tea Drinks With Alcohol: FAQs
1. Hot Toddies
Hot toddies are wonderful when you’re feeling under the weather, but their health benefits are not all that’s on offer. Steaming mugs of this concoction are a perfect accompaniment to small intimate events like a book club meeting or date night in front of a roaring fire.
Hot Toddies Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Large mug
- Teapot
Ingredients
- Black tea
- Honey
- Lemons
- Whiskey
- Hot water
Instructions
- Make a pot of black tea and pour it into large mugs until they’re three-quarters full.
- Add a drizzle of honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a shot of whiskey into each mug.
- Add a lemon wedge to each mug and serve immediately.
2. Rummy Tea
A rummy tea is technically a type of hot toddy, but it’s so tasty it deserves its own name and entry.
Rummy Tea Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Teapot
- Large mug
Ingredients
- Black tea
- Honey
- Milk
- Rum
- Hot water
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Make a pot of black tea and pour it into large mugs until they’re three-quarters full.
- Add a drizzle of honey, a splash of milk, and a shot of rum into each mug.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
3. Irish Chai
This is another great cold-weather drink. It’s perfect after a brisk walk on a blustery day; the spices are warming, and the creamy liqueur is nice and filling.
Irish Chai Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Pot
- Mugs
Ingredients
- Chai tea
- Irish cream
- Hot water
Instructions
- Brew a pot of chai tea and pour it into mugs.
- Instead of milk and honey, top each mug with a generous shot of Irish Cream.
4. Chamomile Gin
This easy gin cocktail is sometimes called “Baby Takes A Nap” because of its gentle, soothing quality. Chamomile pairs wonderfully with the herbaceous flavor of good gin.
Chamomile Gin Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Teapot
- Mug
Ingredients
- Chamomile tea
- Gin
- Honey
- Hot water
Instructions
- Brew a cup of chamomile tea.
- Add a shot of gin and a drizzle of honey.
- Serve and drink warm.
5. Green Tea Sake
Green tea and sake go together like milk and cookies or peanut butter and jelly. Use our iced green tea recipe to make this delicious iced tea cocktail.
Green Tea Sake Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Teapot
- Pitcher
- Glass
Ingredients
- Green tea
- 8 oz sake
- Ice
- Sprig of mint
- Hot water
Instructions
- Make a batch of iced green tea.
- Add sake to the pitcher and stir.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint sprigs
6. Pomegranate Tea Punch
Need a fast, refreshing drink to serve a crowd at happy hour? Try this fizzy tea punch!
Pomegranate Tea Punch Recipe
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Festive cups
Ingredients
- 1 quart chilled sweet tea
- 1 gallon ginger ale
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups vodka
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients in a bowl and stir.
- Garnish with orange slices.
7. Earl Grey Vodka
As our vodka and iced tea guide explains, this drink is great for infusing. Its neutral taste allows you to impart delicate flavors into the alcohol. You can use it in many different cocktail recipes for fresh takes on old-fashioned drinks.
Earl Grey Vodka Recipe
Equipment
- Jar with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup vodka
- 3 Earl Grey teabags
Instructions
- Pour the vodka into a jar.
- Add the teabags and close the lid.
- Let the jar sit for eight hours or overnight until the vodka turns a lovely deep amber color.
- Remove the tea bags and store your vodka in the fridge.
This tea-infused vodka makes fantastic vodka tonics! You might also be interested in our hard kombucha recipe.
8. Hibiscus Margaritas
The tart flavor and deep red color of hibiscus tea make it perfect as a base for margaritas, giving them a refreshingly sweet and sour taste. This simple syrup flavored with herbal tea is quick to make and can be stored in the fridge for later.
Hibiscus Margaritas Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Pot with a lid
- Cocktail shaker
- Margarita glass
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup agave syrup
- 4 hibiscus teabags
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 2 oz tequila
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil the water and agave syrup.
- Turn off the heat, add the teabags, and cover the pot.
- Let steep for about five to seven minutes. It should turn a deep, dark red.
- Remove the tea bags and pour the syrup into a glass jar.
- To make margaritas, add two ounces of this simple syrup, two ounces of grapefruit juice, and two ounces of tequila to a shaker and shake it well.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
You might also be wondering, what is a kitchen tea?
9. Sparkling Watermelon Tea
Nothing says summertime like fresh watermelon. This warm-weather drink is not only sweet and soothing, but it also packs a nice punch.
Sparkling Watermelon Tea Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Pot
- Stove
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups cold black tea
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1 cup vodka
- Ice
Instructions
- Scoop out the insides of a small watermelon and liquefy it in a blender.
- Add the juice and sugar to a pot and boil.
- Pour the juice into a pitcher, and the cold black tea, sparkling water, and vodka.
- Chill until cold and serve over ice.
10. Green Tea Highball
For a refreshing cocktail on a hot day, a green tea highball might just hit the spot.
Green Tea Highball Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
- Stove
- Mug
Ingredients
- 2 oz green tea
- 2 oz Japanese whiskey
- Sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- Brew green tea and allow it to cool.
- Combine the green tea with Japanese whiskey.
- Top the drink off with some sparkling water.
- Add ice and stir.
11. Mint Tea Mojito
For a twist on a mojito, you can combine white rum and mint tea to retain the tea flavor.
Mint Tea Mojito Recipe
Equipment
- Large tempered-glass pitcher
- Tall glasses
Ingredients
- 5 mint teabags
- Hot water
- 1 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup white rum
- Ice
- Lemon slice
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Add the teabags to a large tempered-glass pitcher and fill it three-quarters full with hot water.
- Allow the tea to steep for three minutes, and remove the tea bags.
- Add the sugar or sweetener.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, add the lime juice.
- Pour in one cup of white rum or more or less to taste.
- Allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- Garnish with ice, a fresh lemon slice, and mint leaves before serving.
12. Hibiscus Mulled Wine
You might have noticed the tart notes of hot hibiscus tea are reminiscent of a comforting mulled wine. You can have the best of both worlds by combining these two drinks. Still unsure? Read our article about coffee or wine.
Hibiscus Mulled Wine Recipe
Equipment
- Large pot
- Stove
- Strainer
- Tempered glasses
Ingredients
- Water
- 1/4 cup hibiscus leaves
- 1 bottle red wine
- Orange slices
- 10 cloves
- 5 pieces star anise
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Fill half a pot with water and put it on the stove.
- Allow the water to simmer, and the hibiscus leaves.
- Let the hibiscus sit for five minutes.
- Then, add a bottle of red wine to the mixture.
- Add the orange slices, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and sweetener.
- Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Strain the drink before serving it in tempered glasses.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice.
Tea Drinks With Alcohol: FAQs
What Alcohol Goes Well With Green Tea?
Green tea has a delicate flavor, so you want alcohol that doesn’t overpower it. Sake and vodka are both good choices.
What Alcohol Is Good In Hot Tea?
Most types of alcohol can be mixed with tea perfectly well. Most Americans typically use bourbon, which tastes wonderful, added to freshly brewed black tea. Tequila, vodka, and gin also pair well with a steaming cup of tea.
Does Long Island Iced Tea Contain Real Tea?
Despite the misleading name, Long Island iced tea contains no real tea. It’s a blend of triple sec, rum, tequila, gin, and vodka.
