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This green tea shot recipe, also known as a Jameson Green Tea Shot, makes a delicious whiskey cocktail that’s peachy, smooth, and incredibly refreshing! It’s the perfect summer cocktail with a touch of fruity flavor!
All you need are four simple ingredients – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sweet and Sour Mix, and Lemon-Lime Soda! For the vodka version, try this White Tea Shot Recipe!
The classic green tea shot recipe will kickstart your party! Just like my pink starburst shots and lemon drop shots, they’re easy to make and so incredibly delicious.
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You’re gonna love this green tea shooter! This sweet-sour whiskey drink is a popular cocktail that’s so good, it’ll make home mixologists feel like professional bartenders.
This sweet shot is full of peach flavor, making it the go to cocktail recipe for a hot summer day. Additionally, you can also turn it into a green tea cocktail by adding a little extra lemon-lime soda (details below).
Save these tasty green tea shots for parties, a quick pre-game, or game night – everyone will love them!
What is a green tea shot?
Jameson Whiskey Company invented a simple whiskey shot called the green tea shot, which comprises Jameson Irish Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix, and a splash of Lemon Lime Soda.
The name comes from the greenish color of the drink as it resembles green tea. Spoiler: there’s no actual green tea in this shot.
Green Tea Shot Ingredients
Jameson Irish Whiskey: Irish whiskey is made from barley and has a lighter, smoother flavor compared to American whiskey. However, you can use any popular whiskey you’d like!
Peach Schnapps: Peach Schnapps is a peach liqueur (and my favorite ingredient) – it’s what gives these shots their “umph” with all of that peachy flavor. SO good.
Sweet and Sour Mix: the sweet and sour mix really works well with the peach liqueur and balances out the sweet flavor with a little tangy sour flavor.
Don’t have any sweet and sour mix? Use lemonade instead – or make your own by combining 1/2 lime (fresh lime juice), a 1/2 of a lemon (fresh lemon juice), and a 1 ounce of simple syrup or sugar.
Lemon-Lime Soda: I used a splash of sprite. It adds a bit of sweetness and a bit of fizz that’s really refreshing.
Pro tip: If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar or any larger glass with a lid.
How to make Green Tea Shots
- Combine the 2 ounces of whiskey, 2 ounces of peach schnapps, 2 ounces of sour mix, and. a splash of lemon-lime soda (for extra sweetness) in a shaker cup. Add ice cubes. (Image 1)
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, pour into 4 shot glasses, and serve. Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy! (Image 2)
Tips
- This shot is best served cold. I recommend refrigerating the ingredients beforehand or freezing each shot glass for 20 minutes.
- Cut down on the sugar by using diet lemon lime soda or sugar free lemonade instead.
- To enjoy this drink as a single shot, use a 1/2 ounce of each of the ingredients.
Recipe FAQs
The name comes from the greenish color of the drink as it resembles green tea. It was invented by Jameson Whiskey Company and was named a green tea shot or “Jameson Green Tea Shot”. Spoiler: there’s no green tea in this shot.
A green tea shot will typically run you around $10 at a bar.
Absolutely – and it’s super easy. Mix together equal parts lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup and you’ve got your own homemade sour mix.
The flavor of these whiskey based shots are sweet, slightly sour, and fruity – the perfect combination! It’s similar to a kamikaze shot.
More Drinks Recipes!
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- Miami Vice Drink
- AMF Drink
- Pink Starburst Shots
- Mango Mojitos
- Lemon Drop Shots
- Grapefruit Margaritas
- Bahama Mama
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Green Tea Shot
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 2 oz Peach Schnapps
- 2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- 1 oz Lemon Lime Soda
- Lime wedges, (for garnish)
To make a green tea shot into a cocktail (makes 1)
- 1 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz Peach Schnapps
- 1 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- 2 oz Lemon Lime Soda
Instructions
- Add whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix, lemon lime soda, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Place the cap on top and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Pour into serving glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
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Notes
- This shot is best served cold. I recommend refrigerating the ingredients beforehand. Although we’re using ice in the cocktail shaker, if the ingredients are warm, it’ll melt the ice and water down the shots.
- If you’re looking to cut down on the sugar, use diet lemon lime soda or sugar free lemonade instead.
- To enjoy this drink as a single shot, use a 1/2 ounce of each of the ingredients.
- If you don’t have any sweet and sour mix, you can make your own sour mix by using 1/2 lime (fresh lime juice), a 1/2 of a lemon (fresh lemon juice), and a 1 ounce of simple syrup or sugar.
- You can use any popular whiskey you’d like, it doesn’t have to be Jameson, American whiskey works too!
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar or any larger glass with a lid.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made two batches and drank them as a cocktail with my husband yesterday evening. We both loved them!
I love to hear this! Thanks for your feedback, glad you and your hubby enjoyed it!
so refreshing and inventive! thanks for this creative and tasty recipe
You’re so welcome, thanks for giving it a try!
My MIL, sister and I could not get enough of these Green Tea shots over the weekend! They’re so perfectly sweet and tart and refreshing…SO AMAZING! You knocked this one out of the park!
Thank you so much!
I made this and it was so fruity and refreshing! The perfect thing to serve at a summer cocktail party. Thank you for the recipe!
Anytime, thank you!!
Britney these were delicious. I don’t know how you come up with this but it is genius. I can’t wait to share this drink with my friends.
Thank you so much!
Brit these shots were everything! I def thought there was green tea in them but they were even better than I expected. Flavor wise it was strong but really fruity. I loved them. I will definitely be making these again next time I have friends over.
Glad that they were a hit! Thanks!
Can I just say i never comment on recipes but I just had to say that these are SO good! I made these for my dad’s birthday party and ended up making a big batch because everyone was throwing them back! This recipe is my new favorite drink!
That does my heart good! Thank you!
made these with your Starburst shots, they both were the talk of my party yesterday. Thanks so much for the drink recipes!
Wow you made two of my recipes for your party, that’s so cool! Thanks for the feedback!
These shots were the star of our party last night. The peach schnapps made these so fruity and light, such a refreshing summer shot. Really smooth too. Thanks Britney!
Thank you, so glad to hear that! Cheers to the weekend!
i made these for happy hour – They were really good!