One of the most popular shot recipes is the classic Green Tea Shot and after learning to make it, I understand why. 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.
- Sweet and Sour Mix We recommend making your own with our Sour Mix Recipe you can also use store bought sour mix.
- Lemon-Lime Soda Use a splash of sprite to top this shot off and add a bit of effervescence.
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. 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! The name comes from the appearance of the shot, which looks like green tea.
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.
Tips for Making
- 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.
- 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
- Party Ideas – The best place to serve a Green Tea Shot is at a party! I recommend serving it along with something simple to self serve (like wine) and have you ever learned to make a champagne tower? So epic.
- Appetizers – Salmon Mousse, Pigs in a Blanket, Whipped Feta Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Oreo Dip.
- Pizzas – Deep Dish Pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza.
- Desserts – Peanut Butter Bars, Cookie Dough Dip, Brownies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Green Tea Shot made of?
A Green Tea Shot (cocktail) is made of Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour Mix and a splash of lemon-lime soda.
What is the difference between a Green Tea Shot and a White Tea Shot?
Green Tea Shots use Jameson Irish whiskey and White Tea Shots use vodka. All the other ingredients are the same.
Why is it called a “Green Tea Shot”?
Surprisingly Green Tea Shots do not contain any tea. The name comes from the color of the drink, which is very similar to green tea.
What is the alcohol content for a green tea shot?
This shot has 16 percent ABV (32 proof) when made with Jameson Whiskey (which is 80 proof).
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Ingredients
- ½ ounce Jameson (Irish Whiskey )
- ½ ounce peach schnapps
- ½ ounce sour mix
- 1 splash lemon-lime soda
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
- 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.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Sounds yummy!
Thanks so much! :))