Sweet Tea Cocktail Mixer

A Sweet Tea Cocktail Mixer is a non-alcoholic base used to create iced tea-based cocktails, typically made from black tea, sugar or simple syrup, and lemon juice. It's a staple in Southern American cuisine, designed to be mixed with spirits like bourbon or vodka for drinks like the Lynchburg Lemonade or Arnold Palmer variations.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This mixer is high in carbohydrates from added sugars, providing quick energy but minimal fat or protein. A typical 8-ounce serving contains roughly 100-150 calories, with the key nutrient being caffeine from the black tea.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern twist on the traditional Southern sweet tea, which dates back to the 19th century and was originally a symbol of hospitality. Nutritionally, while it offers antioxidants from tea, its high sugar content makes it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.