Green Tea Shot doesn’t have any tea in it. It’s a fun and popular drink at parties. Also called the “Jameson Green Tea Shot” or “Green Tea Shooter,” this drink is loved for its fresh and tasty flavor. It gets its green color from a mix of Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet-and-sour mix, and a little lemon-lime soda. It tastes fruity and is easy to drink. If you want the best taste, try making your own sweet-and-sour mix to make it even fresher. 

Green Tea Shot in a glass

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 ounce Irish whiskey 
  • 1/2 ounce peach schnapps 
  • 1/2 ounce sweet-and-sour mix
  • Lemon-lime soda (like 7Up or Sprite), to top 

Sweet-and-sour mix: Mix 1 part lemon juice, 1 part lime juice, and 2 parts simple syrup. Adjust the amounts if needed.

Ingredients for Green Tea Shot including Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet-and-sour mix, and lemon-lime soda

How to Make a Green Tea Shot 

  1. Put the whiskey, schnapps, and sweet-and-sour mix into a shaker with ice. Shake it well to make it cold.
  2. Strain the mix into a shot glass.
  3. Add a small splash of lemon-lime soda on top.

Shaking a cocktail shaker with ice for a Green Tea Shot

What Does It Taste Like?

The Green Tea Shot has a fruity and sweet flavor, like a summer drink. It tastes a bit like the Kamikaze shot but is more fruity and not as strong. The main taste is peach, with the whiskey adding a warm flavor. It’s sweet and nice to drink. You don’t need a chaser, but you can add a lime wedge or one dipped in sugar if you like. 

Green Tea Shot with a lime wedge for garnish

Does This Shot Recipe Contain Actual Green Tea?  

No, there is no tea in a Green Tea Shot. Its name comes from how it looks, which is like green tea. It’s made with Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet-and-sour mix, and a little lemon-lime soda. So, it looks like green tea but tastes fruity and sweet.

Green Tea Shot and a cup of green tea side by side

Tips for Making a Green Tea Shot 

  1. Sweet & Sour Mix – Making your own sweet-and-sour mix is better. It adds a fresh citrus flavor to your shot, making it taste better than store-bought mixes.
  2. Substitutions – You can use any whiskey if you don’t have Irish whiskey. If you don’t have lemon-lime soda, you can use lemonade instead.
  3. White Tea Shot – If you don’t like whiskey, you can use vodka to make a White Tea Shot. It still tastes fruity but with a different base.
  4. Supplies – If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar or any bottle with a good lid to mix and chill your drink.
  5. Add CBD Drops – For a modern twist, add a few drops of CBD to your Green Tea Shot. This can give a relaxing effect.

Green Tea Shot with CBD drops

History of the Green Tea Shot 

The Green Tea Shot was created by the Jameson whiskey company. They made it as a fun way to enjoy their whiskey. The name comes from its colour, which looks like green tea. For the best flavour, use Jameson Irish whiskey when making this shot.

Jameson whiskey bottle next to a Green Tea Shot