Green Tea Cocktail Mixer

A Green Tea Cocktail Mixer is a versatile, non-alcoholic base used to craft modern cocktails, blending the earthy, umami notes of matcha or brewed green tea with sweeteners and citrus. Typical ingredients include high-quality matcha powder or cold-brewed green tea, simple syrup, lemon or lime juice, and sometimes a touch of ginger or mint for complexity. This contemporary mixer has gained popularity in craft cocktail bars worldwide, particularly in urban mixology scenes from New York to Tokyo.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a mixer, it is generally low in fat and protein but can be moderate to high in carbohydrates depending on the amount of added sweeteners like syrup or sugar. It provides antioxidants from green tea, such as catechins, along with small amounts of vitamins and minerals. A standard 2-ounce serving typically ranges from 50 to 100 calories, mostly from sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	26 g
Sodium	15 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	20 mcg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this mixer represents a fusion of traditional Japanese tea ceremony elements with Western cocktail culture, highlighting the global appeal of matcha. Nutritionally, it offers a way to incorporate the well-documented health benefits of green tea—like metabolism support and antioxidants—into social drinking occasions.