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If I ever want a light and refreshing shot to serve at a party, I make a green tea shot! They’re made with just four simple ingredients (and no actual green tea!) and have the best sweet, peachy flavor.
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Let’s clear something up: there’s no green tea in a Green Tea Shot! I know… confusing. But once you taste this sweet, peachy, citrusy little whiskey shooter, you won’t even care.
Similar to my Jolly Rancher shot, lemon drop shot, and Gummy Bear shot, this shot has a refreshing fruity flavor, yum!
Also, if you love whiskey try my Jameson whiskey Jello shots and our whiskey green tea punch too!
Ingredient Notes
You can find these ingredients at your local liquor store or grocery store.
Jameson Irish Whiskey – This is the best whiskey for green tea shots. It’s a popular whiskey that’s been around since 1780. Its triple-distilled blend of spices gives it a smooth and balanced flavor that works well in green tea shots. The whiskey also has notes of vanilla and green apple for extra depth.
Peach Schnapps – Use quality peach schnapps with a good flavor profile. This Adds a hint of sweetness and fruity peach flavor.
Sour Mix – Lemon-lime type sour mix is the best for green tea shots.
Lemon Lime Soda – Adds a bit of fizz and balances out the alcohol taste in the shots.
How to Make Green Tea Shots
These are one of my favorite shots to serve at parties. They’re fruity, refreshing, and way too easy to drink. Here’s how I make them:
Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge if you want a little extra charm.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to get everything nice and cold.
Add whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix in equal parts.
Shake it up really well for about 30 seconds.
Strain the mixture into shot glasses.
Recipe Tips & Variations
Chill your glasses for the coldest, most refreshing shots. I even love serving these in ice shot glasses for extra charm!
Add more fizz: Lemon-lime soda balances the whole thing out, so be generous.
No cocktail shaker? No problem. I’ve used a Mason jar in a pinch and it works perfectly. Just shake it like you mean it.
Make it ahead! Mix everything but the soda and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve, shake with ice and top with soda.
Switch it up: Try a White Tea Shot (vodka instead of whiskey), a mocktail version with zero-proof spirits and peach nectar, or make your own sweet and sour mix if you’re feeling crafty.
Frequently Asked Questions
This shot is a combination of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix, and lemon-lime soda for a little extra zing!
The green tea shot got its name for its green hue that’s created when combining the ingredients. It doesn’t actually have green tea in it but the color resembles green tea!
The green tea shot is similar to a Long Island Iced Tea or a green apple martini. It’s also similar to a white tea shot with similar ingredients.
No green tea is needed to make this shot; it’s just the hue that lends its namesake.
More Shot Recipes
Birthday Cake Shot – This shot tastes like a vanilla birthday cake, especially with the rim covered in frosting and sprinkles.
Candy Corn Shots – These are fun to make for Halloween.
Cranberry Jello Shots – These are festive, delicious, and perfect for the holidays.
Pina Colada Shots – Another great summer shot, these have pineapple and coconut!
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Green Tea Shot
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- Cocktail Jigger
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Irish Whiskey
- 1 ounce Peach Schnapps
- 1 ounce Sour Mix
- 3 ounces Lemon-lime Soda
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix into the shaker.
- Shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain evenly into 3-shot glasses.
- Add an ounce of lemon-lime soda over the top. You can do more or less depending on how you like it.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
