One of the most popular shot recipes is the 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.” This shot is made by combining Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and a splash of lemon-lime soda. This recipe is sweet, fresh and honestly … delicious!
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Ingredients in a Green Tea Shot
- Irish Whiskey – I used Jameson.
- Peach Schnapps – Adds sweetness and flavor.
- Sweet and Sour Mix – We recommend making your own with our Sour Mix Recipe.
- Lemon-Lime Soda – Such as Sprite or 7Up to top it off.
Here’s a link to the shot glasses I used. I also love this cocktail shaker.
How to make a Green Tea Shot
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!
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.
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 green tea.
Serving Suggestions for a Green Tea Shot
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.
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Instructions
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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.
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Next, give it a good shake for about 10 seconds.
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Pour into your shot glasses until each glass is about 3/4 full.
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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
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Green Tea Shot
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* 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.
