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This Texas tea is a refreshing fizzy cocktail that will cool you down all summer long.
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Texas Tea isn’t for the faint of heart—and that’s exactly what makes it so fun. This bold, boozy cocktail brings together six different spirits, fresh lemon juice, and just a splash of cola for a finish that’s smooth, citrusy, and just sweet enough. It’s the kind of drink that feels like a Friday night—no matter what day of the week it is.
Texas Tea Ingredients
Texas tea is not actually not made using iced tea. However, you may recognize most of the ingredients in a Texas tea because it is very similar to a Long Island iced tea with the addition of whisky bourbon.
Liquor Substitutions
Texas Tea is flexible, but swapping wisely is key to keeping it smooth and balanced. Here’s what works:
✅ Gold Rum: Use light rum if needed—but skip spiced rum, it throws off the flavor.
✅ Bourbon: You can substitute with Tennessee whiskey or rye for a spicier twist, but avoid Scotch (too smoky).
✅ Orange Liqueur: Triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier all work—use what you enjoy drinking.
How to make Texas Tea
This tasty cocktail will come together in a few minutes in a cocktail shaker. Here are the steps to make it:
- Fill a cocktail shaker or large mason jar with a lid half full with ice cubes.
- Add alcohol to the cocktail shaker. Shake to combine.
- Fill two glasses ¾ full with ice.
- Divide the Texas tea between them and top each with an ounce of cola.
Serving Suggestions
Serve in a highball glass with a lemon wedge. Add a maraschino cherry if you want to lean retro. It pairs beautifully with burgers, ribs, or a platter of nachos.
Make Ahead Instructions
You can mix the spirits, lemon juice, and simple syrup ahead of time and store the mixture in a sealed jar or pitcher in the fridge for up to three days.
✅ Do not add cola until serving—it will go flat and lose its sparkle.
Looking to add a few more drinks to your bartending repertoire? Check out our screwdriver drink and our alcoholic frozen lemonade.
Texas Tea Cocktail
This Texas tea is a refreshing fizzy cocktail that will cool you down all summer long.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dry gin
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce gold tequila
- 1 ounce gold rum, NOT spiced
- 1 ounce bourbon whisky
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces fresh-squeezed lemon juice, from 2 small lemons
- 2 ounces cola, I used Pepsi
- lemon wedge and ice, garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or large mason jar with lid half full with ice.
- To the cocktail shaker, add the dry gin, vodka, gold tequila, gold rum, whisky bourbon, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake to combine.
- Add a lemon wedge to the rim of each lowball cocktail glass and fill the glass ¾ full with ice.
- Divide the Texas tea between the two glasses and top each drink with 1 ounce of cola.
Notes
- I highly suggest that you do not use liquors that are bottom shelf, and that you use individual liquors that you would enjoy drinking on their own. Due to the nature of this recipe, it is a very strong drink and you want it to be as smooth as possible. I do not feel that top shelf, or very expensive, brands need to be used, but I do think that the quality does make a difference.
- This recipe makes two drinks. If you are serving a crowd, you can double or triple the recipe to make a pitcher for sharing.
- Add a fancy straw to your glass to make your drink extra fun.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Mel says
Definitely a summer party drink!