Boston Tea Party cocktail

The Boston Tea Party cocktail is served long and is made with vodka, rum, gin, coffee liqueur and orange liqueur. Despite it's name it contains no tea, and instead has a slight coffee taste from the coffee liqueur.

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  • Type: Cocktail
  • Units: 3

Equipment

  • Highball glass

Ingredients

  • 12.5 ml vodka
  • 12.5 ml rum
  • 12.5 ml gin
  • 12.5 ml coffee liqueur  (Kahlua/Tia Maria)
  • 12.5 ml triple sec (Orange liqueur)
  • 12.5 ml lemon juice
  • 12.5 ml sugar syrup
  • cola
  • ice cubes
  • lemon wedge

Instructions

  1. Fill a long glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add the vodka, rum, gin, coffee liqueur, orange liqueur, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a shaker and thoroughly shake.
  3. Pour the mixture into the glass over the ice.
  4. Top up the glass until full with cola to create the Boston Tea Party.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
The Boston Tea Party cocktail takes its name from the historic 1773 protest, though its flavour comes from a blend of spirits and mixers rather than tea.

FAQ

What vodka cocktails are best?

If you like a vodka drink like the Boston Tea Party cocktail, we also have a roundup of our top ten cocktails with vodka, its not official, but we think you’ll find these cocktails are all worth trying.

What’s in a Boston Tea Party cocktail?

Despite its name, there’s no tea involved – the Boston Tea Party mixes vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and cola. It’s essentially a twist on the Long Island Iced Tea, with a slightly different balance of spirits.

How strong is a Boston Tea Party?

With five spirits in equal measure, plus cola to lengthen, a typical serve comes in at around 3 alcohol units – one of the stronger cocktails, even more kick than a Negroni or Martini.

How does it compare to a Long Island Iced Tea?

They share the same family, but the Boston Tea Party usually leans a little sweeter and cola-heavy, while a Long Island often includes lemon juice for extra sharpness.

What’s the best way to serve it?

Always in a tall glass over plenty of ice – this helps tame the mix of spirits. Garnish with a lemon wedge to cut through the sweetness, just as you’d do with a Tom Collins.

Is the Boston Tea Party a good beginner’s cocktail?

Not really — it’s strong and best enjoyed slowly. If you want something lighter but still in the same style, try a Sea Breeze or Screwdriver.

Is there actually tea in it?

No. The “tea” name refers to its iced-tea-like colour from the cola, not real tea.

Please note that the units field is an estimation, and will vary depending on the type and quantity of alcohol used. Please drink responsibly and legally.
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