✔ Updated · fixed calories, added a 12-shot batch, a white tea shot and an alcohol-free mocktail
A green tea shot is Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, shaken cold and topped with a splash of lemon-lime soda. It contains alcohol and is for adults 21+ only; I've also included an alcohol-free version below.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Shake it like you mean it. A hard 15-second shake chills the shot and gives it that pale, cloudy green-gold color that looks like iced green tea.
Why I Love This Green Tea Shot
- Smooth and easy to sip, sweet peach and tangy sour mix soften the whiskey.
- Equal parts, so it is easy to remember and easy to batch.
- Ready in 3 minutes with one shaker.
- A mocktail version so everyone at the table can join the toast.
What You Need for a Green Tea Shot
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Irish whiskey: smooth and light. Jameson is the classic choice, but any Irish whiskey works.
- Peach schnapps: a sweet peach liqueur that softens the whiskey.
- Sour mix: lemon, lime and sugar. It adds the tang and the cloudy color.
- Lemon-lime soda: a splash on top for sparkle.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- There's no tea in it. The name comes from the color, which looks a bit like iced green tea. I find this surprises people every single time.
- Homemade sour mix tastes brighter. I stir 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup simple syrup together and keep it in a jar in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add the soda last. If the soda goes in the shaker, the bubbles fight the lid and you lose the fizz. A splash on top is all it needs.
- Make a white tea shot. Swap the whiskey for vodka and you get the lighter, cleaner white tea shot.
- Pace yourself. These go down easily, so I serve them with food and a big jug of water on the table.
Green Tea Shot
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minutesThe popular green tea shot: equal parts Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix shaken hard with ice, strained into a shot glass and topped with a splash of lemon-lime soda. There is no actual tea in it. Contains alcohol: for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the US) only.
Ingredients
1/2 oz Irish whiskey (Jameson is the usual pick)
1/2 oz peach schnapps
1/2 oz sour mix (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
1 cup ice cubes, for shaking
Directions
- Chill a shot glass (2 oz or larger) in the freezer for a few minutes if you have time.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix.
- Shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain into the shot glass, leaving a little room at the top.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda and serve right away, while it is cold and lightly fizzy. Please drink responsibly.
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Batch Green Tea Shots for a Party
For 12 shots, stir 3/4 cup Irish whiskey, 3/4 cup peach schnapps and 3/4 cup sour mix in a pitcher and chill for up to 4 hours. Don't add the soda or ice to the pitcher.
To serve, shake about a cup of the mix at a time with ice, strain into 4 shot glasses and top each with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Shaking in small rounds keeps every shot properly cold.
Green Tea Shot Mocktail (Alcohol-Free)
This is the one I make for friends who are driving, and it disappears just as fast. Shake 1 oz peach nectar, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice and 1/4 oz simple syrup with ice, strain into a shot glass or small glass and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
For a bigger sip, double it and serve over ice in a rocks glass. A brewed and chilled green tea splash on top is a fun twist, and finally puts some real tea in the green tea shot.
More Party Drinks
Planning a party? These are a few more drinks for grown-ups (21+):
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a green tea shot?
It is named for its color, not its ingredients. Shaken whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix turn a pale, cloudy green-gold that looks like iced green tea. There is no tea in a green tea shot.
Is there alcohol in a green tea shot?
Yes. A green tea shot contains Irish whiskey and peach schnapps, so it is for adults of legal drinking age only (21+ in the US). For an alcohol-free version, use the mocktail recipe on this page.
How do you make a batch of green tea shots?
For 12 shots, stir 3/4 cup each of Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix in a pitcher and chill. Shake about 4 shots worth at a time with ice, strain into glasses and add a splash of lemon-lime soda to each.
What is the difference between a green tea shot and a white tea shot?
A green tea shot uses Irish whiskey. A white tea shot swaps the whiskey for vodka, keeping the peach schnapps, sour mix and soda, so it is lighter in color and has a cleaner, less oaky taste.
Can I make a green tea shot without whiskey?
Yes. The mocktail version on this page uses peach nectar, fresh lemon juice and a little simple syrup, shaken and topped with lemon-lime soda. It has the same sweet-tart peach flavor with no alcohol.
