Toast to your health with this vibrant whiskey-based drink that contains no tea but will definitely lift everyone’s spirits!
Leave it to college students to name an alcohol shot after a health supplement. It’s the perfect guise to downplay a raucous social life that might cause parents concern. After all, what parent would mind their 21-year-old kid sipping “green tea” with friends?
This guide for how to make a green tea shot owes its inspiration to the early 2000s college bar and nightclub scene in Madison, Wisconsin. That’s where popular lore places the origin of this pale green shot. And that tracks, as the drink’s sweet flavor profile, straightforward ingredients, and striking appearance dovetail with the celebratory atmosphere at most campus watering holes.
Whether you’re hosting a reunion of your college friends or reminiscing solo about your days on the quad, this quick and easy recipe delivers a sweet shot of nostalgia.
How to tailor your green tea shot
Flex your mixology muscles and make this drink your own! The simple ingredient list lends itself to clever substitutions that alter the color and flavors in fun ways.
For example, sub in vodka for whiskey, and you’ve got a white tea shot with a crisper, lighter flavor profile. Swap the peach schnapps for apple schnapps and the sour mix for cranberry juice to make a Washington apple shot with the tart-sweet bite of a Granny Smith. Switch up the soda topper for nuanced finishes—ginger ale adds warm spice, cola brings in deep caramel notes, and orange soda levels up the sweetness while enhancing the peach flavors.
To scale this shot recipe up for a group of 12 friends, simply pour six ounces each of Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix into a pitcher. Add ice and stir. Refrigerate the mixture until you’re ready to serve, then portion it into shot glasses and top each with lemon-lime soda.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover green tea shot mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—you’ll get the best flavor and freshness within 24-48 hours of mixing it. Shake well before enjoying. Although the alcohol content will keep this drink from freezing solid, you can store leftovers of the base mixture (whiskey, schnapps, and sour mix) in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freezing causes carbonation to dissipate and may alter the drink’s texture, so add fresh lemon-lime soda just before serving.
Serving suggestions
Serve your green tea shots with playful appetizers that complement the drink’s zesty, refreshing qualities. Classic finger foods like Chicken Poppers and Potato Skins offer satisfying savoriness to balance the shot’s fruitiness. Add a little crunch to the spread with Crab Rangoon Nachos.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce Irish whiskey traditionally Jameson
- 1/2 ounce peach schnapps
- 1/2 ounce sour mix
- Splash of lemon-lime soda such as Sprite
- Lime wedge optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the mix into a shot glass, filling about three-quarters full.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda for extra fizz.
- Serve immediately with an optional lime wedge garnish.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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