Green Tea Shot Recipe: How To Make It (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by Lydia Martin
Green tea shots are getting popular because they are quick and easy to make. If you expect a cocktail drink with green tea, you’ll be surprised because it does not have any.
The green tea shot recipe requires four common bar ingredients, and you can easily whip up the whiskey shot in just 4 minutes.
The Best Green Tea Shot Recipe
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Equipment: Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz sour mix
- 1 oz Peach Schnapps
- Splash of lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
Gather all the green tea shot ingredients and in a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes. Add whiskey and other ingredients to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Lastly, strain it into two shot glasses, top with soda, then serve.
Serving: 2
What’s A Green Tea Shot?
A green tea shot is not an actual green tea but a cocktail drink that has a bright green color.
It is called a green tea shot because it resembles a relaxing cup of green tea. However, a classic green tea shot tastes different.
Like popular shots like cinnamon toast crunch shots, lemon drop shots, and pineapple upside-down cake shots, a green tea shooter is great for gatherings and whole family bonding.
Its History
Green tea shot is a whiskey-based cocktail recipe by the Jameson Whiskey Company.
It was commonly referred to as Jameson green tea shots because it was originally made using Jameson Irish whiskey.
It was just one of the ordinary drinks in America until drinkers from Ohio, New Jersey, and Michigan made the Jameson green tea shot trending.
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What Green Tea Shot Tastes Like
The cocktail has citrus and peachy taste consumed in shot glasses and does not taste like green tea, contrary to its name.
It is bright, boozy, and can be very easy to drink since it only contains 1 oz of alcohol.
The peach schnapps and sour mix give a fruity flavor to the summer cocktail.
What’s In A Green Tea Shot?
Whiskey
Jameson Irish whiskey is the most recommended brand of Irish whiskey to use for the cocktail because it gives a powerful kick.
However, the recipe card can be versatile, so you can use American whiskey or Irish whiskey brands other than Jameson whiskey.
The whiskey will be completely dissolved after a vigorous shake with other flavors, so you won’t tell the difference. Do whiskey and tea go together?
Peach Schnapps
Peach Schnapps is a liqueur/grain spirit with a strong peach flavor that adds sweetness to the green tea cocktail. The whiskey-peach schnapps combination gives the right punch to your cocktail mix.
Sour mix
You can buy a sour mix, but you can easily make your own sour mix at home using lemon and lime juice or fresh lime juice and simple syrup.
The sweet and sour flavor of Peach Schnapps and sour mix can make a green tea shot more bright and flavorful.
Sprite or Lemonade
Add extra lemon-lime soda, sprite, or lemonade to give your cocktail some fizz. The splash of lemon-lime soda gives a balanced sweet and sour taste to the alcoholic drink.
You can use lemon-lime soda or lemon juice with simple syrup instead.
Its Alcohol Strength
The green tea shot with a 1:1:1 ratio can make more than one shot, and the alcohol strength of the cocktail depends on the whiskey-Peach Schnapp combination.
On average, a Peach Schnapp in a liquor store may contain 20% ABV, while the whiskey in grocery stores contains 40% ABV.
Using the cocktail-proof formula [1], a green tea shot contains 16% ABV per single shot glass, but it can vary if you use a higher ABV on the drink.
FAQs
How many calories does a green tea shot have?
A green tea shot contains 75 nutrition calories per shot glass. It is one of the cocktail recipes with high calories per shot. So if you count calories, you have to observe your drink intake.
Do green tea shots have caffeine?
A green tea shot does not contain caffeine because it does not contain tea. The alcoholic beverage and flavorings do not contain caffeine.
Are green tea shots healthy?
A green tea shot can be healthy because it contains whiskey that is good for your heart. Moreso, it can help boost your immune system and cure congestion. However, it can vary depending on your alcohol intake.
Final Thoughts
The classic green tea shot recipe is known for its unique sour and sweet flavor that is truly a crowd pleaser. It is called a green tea shot because of its color and not the ingredients.
Also, it does not require long preparation and extreme patience. The ingredients are also easy to find.
Reference:
- https://www.thespruceeats.com/determining-cocktail-alcohol-proof-760307
Lisa is a freelance lifestyle writer specializing in nightlife, leisure, and celebration. She has been in the field for eight years and has written articles featured in various local blogs and lifestyle magazines.
For Lisa, there’s nothing better than an ice-cold drink after a rough day (she’s not fussy). But she also likes to get a bit fancy every now and then. She believes you can never go wrong with a Moscow Mule or a classic Daiquiri anywhere you go. Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.
