Frequently Asked Questions About Green Tea Shots
No — despite the name, a green tea shot contains no tea of any kind. It is made with Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix. The name comes from the drink's pale yellow-green color after shaking, which resembles the color of green tea.
A green tea shot tastes sweet and slightly tart with a smooth whiskey base. The peach schnapps adds a fruity sweetness that softens the whiskey, while the sour mix provides a citrus tang. It is easy to drink and considerably smoother than a straight whiskey shot.
Peach vodka is the closest substitute and produces a very similar result. Peach nectar or peach juice can work for a lower-alcohol version. Triple sec or orange liqueur changes the flavor profile significantly but still produces a smooth, drinkable shot with the whiskey and sour mix combination.
Yes — replace sour mix with equal parts fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, or use fresh lemon juice alone for a less sweet, more tart version. Homemade sour mix from fresh citrus produces a noticeably cleaner, brighter tasting shot than bottled sour mix.
A standard green tea shot contains approximately 0.5 to 0.75 ounces of alcohol after accounting for dilution from shaking. The whiskey is 40% ABV and the peach schnapps is typically 15 to 20% ABV. Combined with the sour mix, the resulting shot is moderate in strength — noticeably smoother and less intense than a straight whiskey shot.
Green Tea with MCT Oil
Equipment
- Tea kettle or pot
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed green tea
- 1 tbsp MCT oil
- 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup of green tea according to the instructions on the package and let it cool.
- In a blender, combine the brewed green tea, MCT oil, and honey.
- Pour the green tea shot into a small glass and enjoy immediately.
