The Best 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. And the best part is it only takes 3 minutes to make it!

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.

Anyway, now let's dive a little deeper into the ingredients you'll need for these Jameson green tea shots.

Ingredients

So, you might already have most of these ingredients on hand since they're super common cocktail ingredients. But, if you don't, you'll want to stock up on them because this alcoholic drink is one you'll want to make over and over again.

Anyway, here’s what you'll need for this delicious shot recipe:

• ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey (or any whiskey)
• ½ oz. Peach Schnapps
• ½ oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
• ½-1 oz. or a Splash of Sprite
• Ice cubes

Sweet and sour mix is usually available at the liquor store and even in some grocery stores. And if you don't have Sprite - or don't want to use it - any soda like it will work great here too. Or you could even just some fresh lime juice and lemon juice instead if you don't want to add something bubbly. 

For the whiskey, you can use Jameson Whiskey if you want to stay true to the original Jameson green tea shots! But any whiskey will work in place of the classic Jameson Irish whiskey. 

How to Make Green Tea Shots

As I mentioned, making this green tea shot recipe couldn't be simpler.

You don’t need to be a world-class mixologist to make this shot - although your friends definitely might think you are one once they get a taste.

This recipe makes just enough for three shots, and, of course, you can double or triple it for more.

Also, as I mentioned before, it only takes about 3 minutes to make, and you can make up to 3 shots at a time, depending on the size of your shaker.

Now, let's not waste any more time, let's dive into how to make a green tea shot cocktail.

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 and enjoy!

FAQS About This Green Tea Shot Recipe

What is a Green Tea Shot made of?

Ok, 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 & Sour Mix a.k.a. lemon and lime juice, and Lemon Lime Soda (usually Sprite, but other lemon-lime soda brands like 7-up and low-calorie Zevia work too).

Are green tea shots good for you?

You might think that because there’s no green tea in a green tea shot, there are no health benefits. But you’d be surprised.

When taken in moderation, whiskey can potentially provide immune system support, bring relief from cold and flu symptoms, and even reduce the risk of stroke and dementia thanks to high levels of plant-based antioxidants.

You can get all these benefits from a green tea shot as well since whiskey is the main ingredient.

Green tea shots also contain lemon and lime juice, which can provide a nice boost of vitamin C.

Why are green tea shots so good?

Green tea shots are incredibly refreshing thanks to the sweet and sour mix, plus the fizziness from the lemon-lime soda and the fruitiness from the peach schnapps. Whiskey smooths everything out and makes for an addictively balanced and delicious drink that keeps you coming back for more. It's seriously so good. It could easily be sipped on as a regular-sized drink, but since it's so strong, it's best enjoyed as a shot.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make a green tea shot! This classic green tea shot tastes incredibly delicious. It’s a bright, flavorful, and refreshing shot that always livens up the night.

Make this for any party or get together and let the good times roll.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this drink recipe as much as I do. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how it went!

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