Mississippi Iced Tea

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 19

Refreshing and energizing Mississippi Iced Tea recipe for your summer days

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ice cubes
	1/2 fluid ounce rum
	1/2 fluid ounce triple sec
	2 fluid ounces cola-flavored carbonated beverage
	2 fluid ounces energy drink ( such as Monster Energy )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

20g

Fat

Mississippi Iced Tea is a popular summer drink in the Southern United States, especially Mississippi. This drink is a variation of the traditional iced tea with added rum, triple sec and energy drink. The flavors of this drink are sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter, making it a refreshing and energizing drink for hot days. You can also customize the recipe to your liking by adjusting the amount of alcohol and energy drink.

Instructions

1.	Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2.	Pour the rum and triple sec over the ice cubes.
3.	Add the cola-flavored carbonated beverage and energy drink to the glass.
4.	Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5.	Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime, if desired.

PROS

Mississippi Iced Tea is a refreshing and energizing summer drink that is perfect for outdoor gatherings with friends and family.

The combination of rum, triple sec, and energy drink creates a flavorful and satisfying drink that is sure to quench your thirst.

CONS

This drink contains alcohol, which can be harmful if consumed in large quantities.

Also, the energy drink in this recipe has been linked to health issues associated with high caffeine intake.

Therefore, it is advisable to consume this drink in moderation and only as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This drink does not have any significant health benefits, but the lime or lemon garnish can provide some vitamin C which supports the immune system.
Also, the cola-flavored carbonated beverage and energy drink can provide some energy boost for short durations.