Green Tea Shot Recipe

This green tea shot is a deliciously bright and refreshing shooter with just the right balance of sweet and sour flavor. It’s a super smooth, tasty, and vibrant shot recipe that's perfect for a hot summer day or to get the good times rolling at night!

The Best Green Tea Shot

Green tea shots are great for party shots or as a summer cocktail on hot nights. They have a vibrant fruity flavor from the Sprite, lemon juice, and lime juice, plus a powerful kick of alcohol from the whiskey and peach schnapps.

And, although it's called a green tea shot you might've noticed this whiskey drink doesn't have any actual green tea in it. It was named the green tea shot because its color makes it look like a glass of green tea.

The drink was originally called the Jameson green tea shot, named after the Jameson Whiskey company that invented the recipe. But, in time, it's been shortened to what it's called today. 

Also, just so you know, this shot recipe is dangerously easy to make. It's ready in 3 minutes, and all you need are 4 ingredients, ice cubes, some shot glasses, and a cocktail shaker to make it! It's just as quick, easy, and delicious as this ranch water and white tea shot, so you'll want to try those out too.

WHAT IS A GREEN TEA SHOT MADE OF?

Okay, so we’ve already established that the green tea shot doesn't have any actual tea. So what exactly is in a green tea shot?

Every standard green tea shot is made up of 4 main ingredients: Whiskey (Jameson Irish Whiskey is really popular for this since the company invented the shot), Peach Schnapps, sweet and sour mix (a.k.a. lemon and lime juice), and lemon-lime soda.

Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe

• ½ oz. Whiskey
• ½ oz. Peach Schnapps
• ½ oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
• ½-1 oz. Sprite
• Ice cubes

How To Make Green Tea Shots

Step 1: Shake It Up

First, measure out all your ingredients - ½ oz. is equal to one tablespoon or ⅓ of a shot glass if you want an easy way to measure everything out. Now add ice cubes to fill ½ to ¾ of your cocktail shaker, and pour in the measured-out whiskey, peach schnapps, and the sweet & sour mix. Then, shake vigorously for about 10 seconds or until the shaker feels frosty so the peach schnapps, Jameson Irish whiskey, and sweet and sour mix

Step 2: Serve and Enjoy

Next, pour the cocktail into the shot glasses about two-thirds of the way full. You can use a cocktail strainer to prevent the ice from falling out with the rest of the drink. Finally, finish each shot off with a splash of Sprite (or fresh lime juice and lemon juice). And if you want to make it a full drink instead of a shot, just use extra lemon lime soda. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Expert Tips for Making the Perfect Green Tea Shot

1. Chill Everything for Maximum Refreshment: Before you even start mixing, pop your whiskey, peach schnapps, and sweet and sour mix into the fridge. I learned this tip during a summer barbecue when I realized just how much better an icy-cold shot tastes. Plus, you won’t need to rely on melting ice to cool things down, keeping your flavors bold and fresh.
2. Adjust the Sweetness with Sprite: This shot is all about balance, so tweak the Sprite to suit your crowd. If you’re serving friends who love a little extra fizz, go for the full ounce. If someone prefers it less sweet, stick to a splash. I usually go heavier on the Sprite when my aunt is around—she’s all about that bubbly vibe.

More Drink Recipes To Try Next

If you're looking for some more delicious alcoholic drinks, we have some pretty tasty ones on the blog that you have to try next!

Give all of these a shot:

• Lemon drop shot
• Vegas bomb shot
• Applesauce shot
• Mexican candy shot
• Liquid marijuana shot
• Mudslide
• Jungle juice
• Nonalcoholic ginger hot toddy