You can buy Fishtown Iced Tea at select retailers, local convenience stores, or order it online through various beverage websites.
Fishtown Iced Tea is Philadelphia’s boozy answer to Long Island Iced Tea, now available in convenient 12oz cans. This potent cocktail-in-a-can blends vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, and sweet lemony tea at 9% ABV. Whether you’re a Philly local or just curious about this cult favorite, here’s how to get your hands on it.
Where to Buy Fishtown Iced Tea in Stores
The canned version of this Philly classic is distributed throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Here are the most reliable retailers:
New Jersey Locations
- Joe Canal’s (Multiple locations including Egg Harbor Twp and Millville)
- Super Buy Rite (West Deptford and Hamilton)
- Total Wine And More (Cherry Hill)
- Roger Wilco (Pennsauken)
- Wine Warehouse (Mantua)
Pennsylvania Locations
While primarily available at select bars and liquor stores, your best bets are:
- Interstate Drafthouse (Original home of Fishtown Iced Tea)
- Local Philadelphia bottle shops
Buy Fishtown Iced Tea Online
For those outside the distribution area, your options include:
- PA Fine Wine & Good Spirits (Pennsylvania residents only)
- Local alcohol delivery services in NJ/PA
What Makes Fishtown Iced Tea Special?
This isn’t your average canned cocktail. The recipe stays true to the original bar version created at Interstate Drafthouse, using:
| Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vodka | Clean alcohol base |
| Gold Rum | Adds caramel notes |
| Blanco Tequila | Provides subtle agave flavor |
| Triple Sec | Orange liqueur sweetness |
The drink was originally mixed in Arctic Splash iced tea cartons, giving it a distinctive flavor profile that the canned version replicates using real tea extract and natural lemon flavor.
How to Serve Fishtown Iced Tea
While drinkable straight from the can, these preparation methods enhance the experience:
Traditional Method
Pour over ice in a tall glass, garnish with lemon wedge
Frozen Variation
Blend with ice using a powerful blender for a slushy treat
Cocktail Mixer
Add a splash of cola or use as a base for more complex cocktails
The Story Behind Fishtown Iced Tea
Created at Interstate Drafthouse in 2012, this drink gained cult status during the pandemic when the bar sold it as a to-go cocktail. The success led to the creation of Rectified Spirits, the company that now produces the canned version.
Local artist Jeff Kilpatrick designed the can’s retro label, paying homage to the drink’s humble beginnings in Arctic Splash cartons. The production facility operates from a former Amoroso bakery in Kingsessing, maintaining the drink’s Philly roots.
Where It’s Headed
Distributed by Cape Beverage, Fishtown Iced Tea continues expanding while staying true to its local origins. The company plans to maintain its grassroots approach while meeting growing demand for this uniquely Philadelphian beverage.
