Sweet Tea Mocktail
A Sweet Tea Mocktail is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that transforms classic Southern sweet tea into a more festive drink. It typically combines brewed black tea with sweeteners like simple syrup or honey, often enhanced with fresh lemon, mint, and sometimes fruit juices or sparkling water for a fizzy twist. This drink is a staple of American Southern hospitality and is popular at gatherings, brunches, and as a summer cooler.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This mocktail is primarily a source of quick energy from carbohydrates, specifically sugars, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving provides a small amount of antioxidants from the tea and may contain trace minerals like potassium, but it is not a significant source of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Fluoride | 0.4 mg |
| Antioxidants (Theaflavins) | Trace |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sweet tea is considered the 'house wine of the South,' and this mocktail version makes that tradition accessible to all ages and those avoiding alcohol. Nutritionally, it's interesting that the antioxidants (polyphenols) in the black tea base can offer some health benefits, though these are often offset by the high sugar content in traditional recipes.
