Twisted Tea Costume
Bring the party as everyone's favorite hard iced tea this Halloween.
The Twisted Tea costume is a hilarious, crowd-pleasing choice for parties, festivals, and Halloween. Based on the incredibly popular American hard iced tea brand, this look usually features a vibrant blue and yellow beverage can design. Whether you opt for a ready-made foam tunic or a creative DIY outfit, it is guaranteed to spark conversations and laughs.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–75
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What you need for a Twisted Tea costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Twisted Tea costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Spiked Tea Can Tunic
A lightweight, cylindrical foam tunic printed with a blue and yellow hard iced tea label design.
DIY: Paint a large pop-up laundry hamper or cardboard cylinder blue and yellow with the brand logo.
Yellow or Blue Base Layer
A solid yellow or royal blue t-shirt and matching pants or leggings to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any plain dark jeans and a neutral t-shirt from your closet.
Twisted Tea Cowboy Hat
A straw cowboy hat decorated with cut-out logos or wrapped in a branded can koozie.
DIY: Glue empty, clean aluminum cans or cardboard logos onto an old cowboy hat.
Branded Koozie or Can
An actual can of the beverage (or a clean, empty one) held in a matching blue and yellow koozie.
DIY: Wrap a plain koozie in yellow and blue duct tape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Twisted Tea costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your solid yellow or blue base layer clothing for a clean, cohesive look.
- 2
Slip the foam beverage can tunic over your head, aligning your arms through the side armholes.
- 3
Adjust the tunic so it sits straight and flat against your chest and back.
- 4
Put on the decorated straw cowboy hat, securing it comfortably on your head.
- 5
Carry a branded koozie or an empty, clean can as your main prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and casual, or tuck it under a branded cowboy hat. No specific makeup is required, but yellow and blue face paint stripes on the cheeks add a fun, festive touch.
Twisted Tea for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a Twisted Tea can, and the other dresses as a bag of ice, a lemon slice, or a matching brand flavor.
- group
- Have everyone dress as different flavors of the beverage, such as Original, Half & Half, Peach, and Raspberry.
- kids
- This adult-themed beverage costume is not recommended for kids.
- Plus size
- The loose, open-bottom foam tunic design is naturally accommodating and fits most body types comfortably.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a custom yellow and blue pet tee with a printed logo patch.
Tips
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothes underneath the foam tunic, as it can trap body heat indoors.
- If the foam tunic arrives creased, steam it gently or stuff it with towels a few days before wearing to smooth out wrinkles.
- Keep your hands free for socializing by using a hands-free can holster or belt clip.
Twisted Tea costume FAQ
- What do you wear under a Twisted Tea can costume?
- It is best to wear a plain yellow, blue, or black t-shirt with matching pants or leggings so your arms and legs blend in with the can design.
- How do you make a DIY Twisted Tea hat?
- Take a standard straw cowboy hat and hot-glue cut-out cardboard logos from a cardboard case package, or attach clean, empty cans to the sides.
- Is the foam can costume hot to wear?
- It can get warm in crowded rooms since it is made of polyester foam, so wear short sleeves and lightweight pants underneath.
Did you know? Twisted Tea was originally launched in 2000 under the name 'BoDean's Twisted Tea', but was renamed in 2001 following a trademark lawsuit from the rock band BoDeans.