The Green Tea Shot is a fruity, sour, sweet whiskey shot recipe. No tea involved — just a bright, sweet-and-sour crowd-pleaser named for its color. The bar shot that converts whiskey skeptics. For more like it, browse our Whiskey shots, and always drink responsibly — Shot Chef is for adults 21+.
Green Tea Shot
About the Green Tea Shot
The bar shot that took over the country, and there is no tea in it. Irish whiskey and peach schnapps meet sweet-and-sour mix to make something bright, peachy and just tart enough, with a splash of soda for lift. The name comes from the color: the mix turns a convincing tea-green.
Tips
- Shake the whiskey, schnapps and sour mix with ice, then top with soda so it stays fizzy.
- Fresh sweet-and-sour (lemon, lime, simple syrup) beats the bottled stuff by a mile.
- Serve immediately and cold; it is a quick, refreshing hit.
Variations
- Use Jameson specifically for the classic bar version.
- For a White Tea Shot, swap the whiskey for vodka.
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Substitutions
- Jameson is classic, but any smooth whiskey works.
- No sour mix? Equal parts lemon juice and simple syrup.
Batch version
For 12, shake 6 oz whiskey, 6 oz schnapps, 6 oz sour mix; top each pour with soda.
FAQ
Why is it called green tea?
The peach schnapps and sour mix turn a soft green — no matcha required.
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At a glance
- Base liquor
- Whiskey
- Flavor
- Fruity · Sour · Sweet
- Strength
- Easy
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Method
- Shake
- Glassware
- 2 oz shot glass
- Best for
- Bachelorette, Game Day
- Est. cost/shot
- $2.10
Drink responsibly. For adults 21+. Never drink and drive.