Tea-based Cocktail Mixer

A Tea-based Cocktail Mixer is a versatile, non-alcoholic base that combines brewed tea with syrups, citrus, and botanicals to create complex, balanced flavors for cocktails. Typical ingredients include black, green, or herbal teas, sweeteners like simple syrup or honey, and fresh juices or bitters. It is a modern, global concept that draws inspiration from traditional tea cultures and contemporary mixology.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This mixer is generally low in protein and fat, with most of its calories coming from carbohydrates in the form of added sugars or natural sweeteners. A typical serving (about 4-6 ounces) can range from 50 to 100 calories, providing minimal vitamins or minerals beyond antioxidants from the tea itself.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	26 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg
Folate	10 mcg
Magnesium	5 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Copper	0.02 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Tea-based mixers are culturally fascinating because they bridge the ancient tradition of tea drinking with the modern craft cocktail movement, often highlighting regional tea varieties like matcha, oolong, or chai. Nutritionally, they can offer a lighter, more antioxidant-rich alternative to sugary soda or juice mixers, adding depth and complexity without excessive calories.