This Jameson whiskey based shooter is similar to a kamikaze but brighter and more refreshing. Plus, only 4 ingredients are required to make a green tea shot! This quick tutorial shows you how to make this popular cocktail so you can impress your guests at your next dinner party!
The first time I had a green tea shot it reminded me of a kamikaze because of its yellowish green color and fruity flavor. But while the kamikaze has a strong vodka taste, the green tea shot is much more mellow in the sense that it tastes more like a summer cocktail than a shot.
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What is a Green Tea Shot?
A green tea shot is a whisky based alcoholic drink made with Jameson Irish whiskey, sour mix, Peach Schnapps, and lemonade or a lemon-lime soda such as Sprite. The flavors are sweet, bright and peachy, with the spiced taste of whiskey that warms the back of the throat. It’s an easy shot to drink and perfect for those who enjoy fruity cocktails.
Green Tea Shot Ingredients
- Jameson Irish Whiskey: Jameson whiskey is the recommended brand because it was invented by the Jameson whiskey company. But feel free to use another popular whiskey brand since the taste of the alcohol is quite diluted, so you won’t be able to tell the difference.
- Sour mix: Sour mix is a cocktail mix made of equal parts lemon and lime juice with some simple syrup that’s been mixed and shaken with ice cubes. You can buy it at the liquor store and in some grocery stores.
- Peach Schnapps: Also often used as a cocktail mix, Peach Schnapps is a grain spirit that’s both sweet and fruity.
- Lemonade or lemon-lime soda: I personally prefer using sugar-free lemonade for this drink as I’m a big fan of sour drinks. If you prefer sweet, use sweetened lemonade or Sprite for a little fizz.
How To Make A Green Tea Shot
Scroll all the way down to the recipe card for the full recipe (and video).
To make this shot you will need the ingredients listed above, plus a shaker and some ice cubes.
- Put equal amounts of whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix into a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, put the lid on and give it a vigorous shake.
- Pour the drink into shot glasses and add a splash of lemon-lime soda or lemonade. Enjoy!
Non Alcoholic Green Tea Shot
To make this a non-alcoholic shot, simply replace the whiskey and peach schnapps with 0.5 ounce of fresh lime juice and 0.5 ounce coconut water.
Green Tea Shot Cocktail
If you don’t enjoy doing shots but like the taste of green tea shots, how about making it into a cocktail? Pour the shot in a tall cocktail glass with ice cubes, and top with lemon-lime soda or lemonade. The taste will be diluted and easier to sip on.
Homemade Sour Mix
If you find store bought sour mix too sweet and would prefer making your own, the recipe is very easy to follow. You will need:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained (no pulp)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, strained (no pulp)
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer on low until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Transfer the syrup to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and lime juice, and add a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the sour mix to a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
No because there is no actual green tea in a green tea shot. The cocktail gets its name from its greenish yellow color that is similar to a good old cup of green tea.
No it will not get you drunk. A green tea shot only contains 1 ounce of alcohol, so you will get a nice little buzz that should last a little less than hour.
Yes. While Jameson whiskey is made from cereals, it undergoes a meticulous removal of allergenic proteins like gluten during the triple distillation process.
A white tea shot is usually made with vodka instead of whiskey, and lemon juice and simple syrup instead of sour mix.
Here are other fruity cocktails you might like to try:
Did you try this recipe? Are there changes you made that you would like to share?
PrintGreen Tea Shot
- Prep Time: 1 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 minutes
- Yield: 1 shot 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Sweet, bright and peachy, this green tea shot is the perfect whiskey cocktail for your next celebration.
Ingredients
- 0.5 ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 0.5 ounce peach schnapps or other peach liqueur
- 0.5 ounce Sour mix
- Splash lemonade or lemon-lime soda such as Sprite
Instructions
- Fill shaker with a few ice cubes.
- Add whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix. Close and shake vigorously for 5-7 seconds.
- Pour mixture into a shot glass and add a splash of lemon-lime soda or lemonade.
Notes
To make ahead: If you wish to make a big batch ahead of time, mix the whiskey, schnapps, and sour mix in a jar or pitcher and leave it in the fridge.
When it’s time to serve the shooters, pour 1.5 ounce of the mix in a cocktail shaker – or double or triple the servings since you can make more than one shot at a time – add a few ice cubes and close with a lid. Shake for a few seconds and serve topped with a little lemonade or lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Sodium: 13.6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12.8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Good one
Love ❤️ this drink especially on a hot summer day. So smooth and easy going down.
I tried this recipe and I loved it.
I must say this tea looks beautiful!
Awosum recipe and like alway very simple. thank alot for this recipe in this hot summer to beat the heat.
Bartender in Tokyo, huh? That sounds like a pretty neat experience.
It was a lot of fun Ben! Tokyo is one of my favorite cities with a nightlife that cannot be compared 🙂