Green Tea Shot

One of the most popular shot recipes is the classic Green Tea Shot and after learning to make it, I understand why. Similar to the Kamikaze Shot, this shot is bright and refreshing. The Green Tea shot contains no tea and gets its name from being the color of green tea. It’s also sometimes known as “Jameson Green Tea Shot” and a “Green Tea Shooter”.

This fruity flavored shot is made by combining equal parts Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and a splash of lemon-lime soda. This unique mixture of ingredients is absolutely delicious.

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Ingredients in a Green Tea Shot

• Irish Whiskey I used Jameson Irish Whiskey. Since this recipe was created by Jameson we recommend using their whiskey.
• Peach Schnapps  This fruity peach liqueur adds sweetness and flavor. This grain based spirit is both sweet and fruity.
• Sweet and Sour Mix We recommend making your own with our Sour Mix Recipe. You can also find sweet and sour mix at most liquor stores and grocery stores.
• Lemon-Lime Soda Use a splash of Sprite to top this shot off and add a bit of effervescence. You can this substitute lemonade or club soda if needed.

Equipment and bar tools needed

You will need a cocktail shaker to mix and shot glasses to serve. Here’s a link to the shot glasses I used. I also love this cocktail shaker.

What does it taste like?

This shot has a fruity flavor and tastes like a summer cocktail. It reminds me of the Kamikaze, but without the strong vodka flavor and more fruity notes. The top flavor is peach, with the Irish whiskey adding a warm depth and flavor. This shot is sweet and pleasant to drink. It doesn’t require a chaser, but you can add a lime wedge or a wedge dipped in sugar if you like.

Does this shot recipe contain actual green tea?

No, a green tea shot does not contain any tea. Not a single drop! Similar to a Long Island Iced Tea this recipe name comes from the appearance of the shot, which looks like green tea.  This recipe is made with simple ingredients- Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and a splash of lemon-lime soda. So while it looks like green tea, it tastes fruity and sweet.

How to make a Green Tea Shot

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, combine the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix.

Next, give it a good shake for about 10-15 seconds.

Pour into your shot glasses until each glass is about 3/4 full.

Top each shot off with a bit of lemon-lime soda. Serve with limes and enjoy!

How to make a Green Tea cocktail

If you prefer to slowly sip this drink instead of shooting it you can easily turn it into a full sized cocktail. Simply double the recipe and serve it in a martini glass with a lime wedge to garnish it. You can also add a sugared rim if you want to dress it up a bit.

Tips for Making

• Sweet & Sour Mix– Homemade sour mix is more delicious and so worth the effort if you want to make your own. It will add more fresh citrus flavor to your classic green tea shot recipe.
• Substitutions– If you don’t have Irish whiskey on hand, you can substitute for any kind of whiskey or bourbon without much consequence to the flavor of your shots. You can also swap the lemon-lime soda for lemonade if needed.
• White Tea Shot– The flavor of whiskey does not come through much in this recipe, but still if you don’t enjoy whiskey you can substitute it for vodka and this recipe will become the White Tea Shot instead.
• Supplies– If you don’t have a cocktail shaker on hand you can use a mason jar instead to mix this cocktail. Any bottle that has a good lid that seals will work in place of cocktail shaker.

History of the Green Tea Shot

This shot recipe was invented by the Jameson whiskey company as a fun way to enjoy their beverage. So if you want to be a purist, you should use Jameson in your recipe. It’s called a Green Tea Shot because the color of it is so close to a fresh cup of green tea.

Green Tea Shot Variations

• White Tea Shot by swapping Irish Whiskey out for Vodka you will make a White Tea Shot.
• Can I use American whiskey? You can substitute for American Whiskey if you don’t have an Irish Whiskey on hand. It will change the flavor just a little bit.

Serving Suggestions for a Green Tea Shot

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Learn to make a Classic Green Tea Shot at home

Yield 1 shot

Prep 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

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• ▢ ½ ounce Jameson (Irish Whiskey )
• ▢ ½ ounce peach schnapps
• ▢ ½ ounce sour mix
• ▢ 1 splash lemon-lime soda

Equipment

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  1 cocktail shaker
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  1 shot glass

Instructions

• In a cocktail shaker, combine the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix with ice. I recommend doubling or tripling your recipe to make all the shots you need in one shaker.
• Next, give it a good shake for about 10 seconds.
• Pour into your shot glasses until each glass is about 3/4 full.
• Top each shot off with a bit of lemon-lime soda. Serve with limes and enjoy!

Notes

• Homemade sour mix is more delicious and so worth the effort if you want to make your own. It will give your shots more fresh citrus flavor.
• If you don’t have Irish whiskey on hand, you can substitute for any kind of whiskey you do have without much consequence to the flavor of your shots.
• The flavor of whiskey does not come through much in this recipe, but still if you don’t enjoy whiskey you can substitute it for vodka and this recipe will become the White Tea Shot instead.

© Author Elsie Larson

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Irish

Keywords Green Tea Shot, shot recipe

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Green Tea Shot

Amount per Serving

Calories

37

% Daily Value*

Sodium

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

0.01

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Calcium

 

0.02

mg

0

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.