Green Tea Cocktail

A Green Tea Cocktail, such as a Green Tea Martini, is a modern, sophisticated alcoholic beverage that typically combines a base spirit like vodka with a sweetened green tea liqueur or freshly brewed matcha, often shaken with ice and served in a chilled martini glass. Its origins are rooted in contemporary mixology, drawing inspiration from Japanese tea traditions to create a fusion drink popular in bars worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is generally low in protein and fat but can be high in carbohydrates and sugars, primarily from the sweetened liqueur or added syrups. A standard serving provides minimal key nutrients beyond a small amount of antioxidants from the green tea, with a rough calorie ballpark of 150-250 calories per drink.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	5 mg
Caffeine	30 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Folate	5 µg

Per 1 cocktail (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally interesting, it represents a fusion of Western cocktail culture with Eastern tea ceremonies, often using ceremonial-grade matcha which is rich in L-theanine and antioxidants. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgence, the inclusion of green tea offers a subtle, earthy complexity and a modest dose of beneficial compounds not found in typical sugary cocktails.