American Born Sweet Tea Moonshine 750ML

American Born Sweet Tea Moonshine 750ML is a 41.5% ABV (83 proof) corn-based moonshine flavored with natural tea and sugar, distilled in Nashville, Tennessee. Recognized as the first sweet tea-flavored moonshine brought to market, this expression earned an A- rating from Drinkhacker for its remarkably faithful recreation of Southern-style sweet tea in spirit form.

Quick Facts: ABV: 41.5% (83 proof)  |  Origin: Nashville, Tennessee  |  Flavored Moonshine  |  Distillery: SPEAKeasy Spirits

Production & Heritage

American Born Moonshine is produced by SPEAKeasy Spirits, an artisan distillery based in Nashville, Tennessee. The base spirit starts with a 100% corn mashbill — a traditional choice for authentic moonshine — which is then blended with natural tea and sugar to achieve its signature sweet tea character. The corn foundation gives the spirit its backbone and subtle grain presence, while the natural tea infusion separates it from other flavored moonshines that rely on artificial additives or generic sweeteners.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Unmistakable tea presence dominates the nose immediately, backed by underlying sweetness and a faint corn grain warmth. The aromatic profile is profound and inviting, closely resembling a freshly brewed pitcher of Southern sweet tea.

Taste: Sweetness arrives first on the palate, followed closely by a well-defined tea flavor — both components come through in full force. The liquid presents a deep amber-orange hue and drinks with startling smoothness for its 83-proof strength, with just a hint of alcohol heat detectable beneath the tea-and-sugar blanket. At mid-palate, the corn base asserts itself, grounding the sweetness with a grain-forward anchor.

Finish: The finish carries a slightly corny character that adds an interesting, rustic spin to the overall experience. It fades gradually, leaving lingering impressions of brewed tea and residual sweetness without cloying the palate.

How to Drink Sweet Tea Moonshine

At 83 proof, this moonshine is dangerously smooth when served chilled or over ice — a straightforward approach that lets the sweet tea character speak for itself. For cocktails, it fits naturally into several builds:

• John Daly: Combine with lemonade for a spiked Arnold Palmer variation that leans into the spirit's tea identity.
• Sweet Tea Mule: Mix with ginger beer and a lime squeeze — the corn base and tea flavors play well against ginger's spice.
• Moonshine Julep: Muddle fresh mint, add ice and this spirit — the natural sweetness eliminates the need for simple syrup.

Best For

• Hosting a Southern-themed barbecue or outdoor gathering
• Introducing moonshine-curious drinkers to the category with an approachable entry point
• Gifting fans of sweet tea, Southern cuisine, or Tennessee spirits
• Building a warm-weather cocktail menu without needing additional mixers or sweeteners

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sweet Tea Moonshine taste like? It tastes like a dead ringer for Southern-style sweet tea with an underlying corn grain warmth and minimal alcohol burn, making it dangerously easy to drink despite its 83-proof strength.

How does Sweet Tea Moonshine compare to Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka? Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka uses a neutral grain spirit base at a lower proof, resulting in a lighter, more straightforward tea flavor. American Born's 100% corn moonshine base delivers a heavier, richer body at 41.5% ABV with a corny finish that gives it distinctly more character and weight.

Is Sweet Tea Moonshine good for cocktails? Its built-in sweetness and bold tea flavor make it an excellent cocktail ingredient, particularly in drinks that would otherwise require both a spirit and a sweetener — it effectively functions as two ingredients in one.

Where is Sweet Tea Moonshine made? It is produced by SPEAKeasy Spirits, an artisan distillery located in Nashville, Tennessee, a region with deep historical ties to both moonshine production and whiskey distilling.

What foods pair well with Sweet Tea Moonshine? Smoked pulled pork pairs naturally, as the sweetness complements smoky meat. Fried chicken works for the same sweet-savory contrast. Peach cobbler or pecan pie lean into the Southern theme. Spicy Cajun shrimp benefits from the sugar and tea cooling the heat. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a savory counterbalance to the sweetness.

What sizes does Sweet Tea Moonshine come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Sweet Tea Moonshine worth the price? It positions as an accessible, mid-range flavored spirit that delivers strong novelty and genuine flavor complexity — its first-to-market status in the sweet tea moonshine category and Drinkhacker's A- rating suggest solid value relative to other flavored moonshines.

Why Sweet Tea Moonshine?

This was the first sweet tea-flavored moonshine to reach the market, and it remains one of the most convincing tea-spirit hybrids available. The 100% corn mashbill provides authentic moonshine character rather than relying on a neutral base, which gives it a textural depth that tea-flavored vodkas lack. Drinkhacker's A- rating confirms that the execution matches the concept — the tea flavor reads as natural and well-integrated rather than artificial. At 83 proof, it carries real weight while drinking far smoother than its alcohol content suggests, making it equally effective neat, on ice, or as a cocktail foundation.