Best Boba Cocktails That You Need to Make

It’s time to add some bubbles in your cocktail. “But we already know about sparkling wine and soda mixers,” you may object. That’s not what we’re talking about. Have you heard of boba? It’s the ingredient that makes bubble tea interesting.

First introduced in Taiwan, back in the early 1980s, the concept was taken to the United States by Taiwanese immigrants to explore the potential of these jelly-like balls. Boba is typically made of tapioca and starch that look like tiny tadpoles swimming in bubble tea. This type of tea rose to fame as it offered various flavors in an upcoming trend. We decided that these would be great alongside alcohol, so here are the best boba cocktails for you to try. 

Cocktail Recipes With Boba

1. Boba Sunrise
2. Bourbon Bubble Tea
3. Blue Skies Boba Piña Colada
4. Lychee Jasmine Boozy Boba
5. Boozy Boba Punch
6. A Mangoes to a Bar
7. Coconut Boba Tea

1. Boba Sunrise

Like diamonds are a girl’s best friend, boba pearls are to this drink. Boba Sunrise is a mix of delicious coconut flavor with some Bailey’s Irish Cream. The creamy texture is what defines bubble teas, and with added chai concentrate, it’s the perfect alcoholic tea drink. 

Ingredients 

• 1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream (Baileys Deliciously Light works wonders)
• 1 oz. coconut rum (or coconut liqueur)
• 2 oz. boba
• 6 oz. chai (already prepared)
• Desiccated coconut for garnish

How To Make Boba Sunrise

1. Prepare a glass by coating the rims with desiccated coconut.
2. Add boba, coconut rum, and Bailey Irish Cream to the glass. Stir slowly to mix.
3. Top it up with chai tea and serve. 

2. Bourbon Bubble Tea

We have all heard that bourbon and coffee make a great combination. But have you ever thought of bourbon and bubble tea? This cocktail uses the blissful essence of matcha tea to soothe the burning sensation of bourbon. It is subtle on the tea and focuses more on the taste of bourbon. It is advised that you select a complementing flavor of alcohol in that case. This recipe is not sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth, we suggest you add a teaspoon of sugar as well.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. matcha
• 4 oz. water
• 2 oz. bourbon soaked boba
• 2 oz. bourbon
• Sweetened condensed milk to taste
• Matcha for garnish

How To Make Bourbon Bubble Tea

1. Boil water in a saucepan. Add matcha and boiling water in a bowl and whisk. It should froth.

4. Transfer the tea into a shaker. Add bourbon, condensed milk, and ice. Shake well.
5. Pour the drink into a glass and add the boba.
6. Sprinkle a little matcha powder and serve!

Also Read: 7 Bourbon Cocktails To Try Right Now

3. Blue Skies Boba Piña Colada

If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain. If you’re not into yoga, if you have half a brain. If you sung this as well, we promise to invite you to have this drink with us. This blissful boba cocktail makes use of blue curaçao and blueberry boba. If you don’t find blueberry boba, you can just use any other berry-flavored type.

Ingredients

• 4 oz. milk
• 2 oz. pineapple rum
• 1 ½ oz. cream of coconut
• 1 oz. blue curaçao
• ⅔ oz. lime juice
• 2 oz. boba

How To Make Blue Skies Boba Piña Colada

1. Add milk, pineapple rum, cream of coconut, blue curaçao, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice and shake well. It should feel cold.
3. In a highball glass, add boba and ice.
4. Pour the mixture over the ice and boba.
5. Stir slowly and serve.

4. Lychee Jasmine Boozy Boba

This is a tropical vacation in one glass. Lychee Jasmine cocktail is a fun twist on the classic punch. Instead of pineapple, we use lychee as the base for this drink. You can always make these stronger by increasing the amount of rum. You might want to use highball glasses if you’re planning a drunken event.

Ingredients 

• 1 oz. white rum
• 2 tbsp. jasmine tea leaves
• 1 tbsp. lychee puree (Lychee syrup works too)
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 6 oz. brewed black tea
• 2 oz. boba

How To Make Lychee Jasmine Boozy Boba

1. In a jar, add honey, tea, and jasmine tea leaves and let it sit for 2-3 hours.
2. Transfer the tea to a highball glass and add lychee puree. Also add the rum, and some ice and stir.
3. Add the boba and mix to combine the flavors.
4. Add a thick straw and sip away.

Also Read: Delicious Aphrodisiac Drinks for Valentine’s Day

5. Boozy Boba Punch

This gut-punching cocktail can get a little strong but who does love a stiff drink? The boozy boba punch packs the power to destroy and bring out the craziness within. A traditional punch means different juices, mixed with a neutral-tasting alcohol. But using flavored boba can really complement this recipe. Pro tip – use strawberry-flavored boba. It looks like something sinister is brewing inside the glass!

Ingredients

• 2 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 oz. orange juice
• 1 oz. passion fruit juice
• ½ oz. lime juice
• 3 oz. flavored boba (mango, passion fruit, and strawberry work best)
• Lemon wedges for garnish

How To Make Boozy Boba Punch

1. Add vodka, pineapple juice, orange juice, passion fruit juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Don’t forget to add ice. Shake well.
3. Pour the mixture in a glass, over boba.
4. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

6. Mangoes To A Bar

A mango goes to…no, we won’t make this dumb joke. And no, we did not add this one just for the pun. Mangoes To A Bar is a cocktail heavy with the taste of sweet mangoes, the national fruit of India. This fruity flavor pairs perfectly with the boba pearls and manages to ignite the citrus spark with it. Perfect for the summer!

Ingredients

• 2 mangoes, diced
• 4 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. lime juice
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 bottle of sparkling wine (sparkling water also works)
• A pinch of salt
• Lime wheels for garnish

How To Make A Mangoes to a Bar

1. In a blender, add mangoes, vodka, lime juice, maple syrup, and salt. Blend well.
2. Pour the mixture into three glasses, and add ice.
3. Top it with sparkling wine.
4. On a skewer, add the lime wheel and decorate the drink. It’s ready to quench your thirst.

Also Read: 5 Fruit Cocktails You Can Make At Home

7. Coconut Boba Tea

Coconut-flavored cocktails just hit differently. Though we have already mentioned coconutty ones before, this one is special. Instead of adding coconut or coconut liqueur, this drink uses coconut milk. Are you lactose intolerant but like milk cocktails? Now you can enjoy this boba cocktail without hesitation. We have swapped the sugar for some honey. Not only does this make the drink tastier, but it also benefits the health freaks out there.

Ingredients

• 1 black tea bag
• 3 oz. water
• 3 oz. coconut milk
• 2 oz. boba
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 tsp. honey or artificial Sweetener (depends on your preference)

How To Make Coconut Boba Tea

1. Boil water and add it to a cup. Place the tea bag in the hot water.
2. Once the tea has cooled down, add it to a highball glass.
3. Add the boba, honey, and vodka and stir slowly.
4. Top it up with coconut milk.
5. Enjoy the beautiful gradient before drinking.

Also Read: 5 Coconut Water Cocktails You Can Make At Home

Summing Up

Boba teas are so on trend! Hop on the train where we only serve delicious boba cocktails. And the destination? A tropical paradise where chilled drinks are considered fancy. Don’t forget that boba pearls come in various flavors. Experiment with different flavors in these drinks and you’ve got yourself a multitude of amazing recipes.

FAQs

What Alcohol Goes With Boba?

Most of the alcohol choices pair well with boba. The most popular ones are vodka, rum, gin, and Irish whiskey. You can also use flavored liqueur.

What Is A Boba Cocktail?

Boba is made of tapioca and starch. These come in pearl-like shapes and are added to bubble teas. You can make cocktails with the addition of boba.

Does Alcoholic Boba Exist?

Alcoholic boba is not sold as a flavor or type. However, you may find some being sold. You can also make alcoholic boba by boiling the boba pearls and letting them soak in alcohol. 

Is Drinking Boba Good?

Boba does not have any benefits for the body. These are made from starch and tapioca and contain carbohydrates that can boost energy levels.

Why Is Boba So Addictive?

Boba does not have any direct addictive properties. But, you can feel the addiction towards them due to the sugar.

What Does Boba Taste Like?

Boba is slightly sweet but neutral in taste. Boba pearls are infused with flavors like coffee, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, and many more.