Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail

The Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail is a refreshing, popular mixed drink that combines the classic flavors of sweet iced tea with vodka, often enhanced with a squeeze of lemon. Originating in the American South, where sweet tea is a cultural staple, this cocktail transforms a beloved non-alcoholic beverage into a spirited, summertime favorite.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is typically high in carbohydrates and calories due to the significant amount of sugar in the sweet tea, with a rough ballpark of 200-300 calories per serving. It provides minimal essential nutrients, as its primary components are alcohol, sugar, and water.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	195 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	23 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg
Zinc	0.05 mg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this drink is a quintessential example of a 'spiked' Southern staple, blending regional identity with social drinking. Nutritionally, it highlights how a comforting, everyday beverage can be transformed into an indulgent treat, often containing more sugar than many desserts.