So What’s Really in a Green Tea Shot?

So What’s Really in a Green Tea Shot?

Let’s cut to the chase.

You’ve heard of green tea shots. You’ve probably taken a few. Maybe even ordered a round like a champ. But do you actually know what’s in them?

Because spoiler alert: there’s zero green tea in a green tea shot.

Yeah. Let’s unpack that.

The Standard Green Tea Shot Recipe

Most bars mix up a green tea shot with:

  • Irish Whiskey
  • Peach Schnapps
  • Sour Mix
  • A splash of lemon-lime soda (if they’re feeling fancy)


It gets its name from the light green color, not the ingredients. There’s no actual tea. Just a combo of booze, syrupy mixers, and vibes.

And while we respect the classic—it’s been the go-to shot for years—it’s got some downsides too…

The Problem with OG Green Tea Shots

Let’s be real:

  • Sour mix? Usually packed with artificial flavors, preservatives, and enough sugar to summon a hangover.
  • Peach schnapps? Can lean real sweet, real fast.
  • Consistency? All over the place. One bar nails it but then overcharges you, the next one is cheaper but tastes like melted gummy worms. Half of your favorite bars premix it in an old dirty bucket and slap on a piece of tape with the words “Green Tea Shot” written in sharpie.

Plus, when the bar’s busy, good luck getting your round before the DJ switches tracks again.

Enter Kamoti: The Glow-Up You Deserve

We took everything good about the green tea shot—smooth whiskey, juicy peach, bright citrus—and dropped everything fake. Then we bottled it. Premixed. Chill-ready. Sour mix? Never heard of her.

What’s in a Kamoti Green Tea Shot:

  • Real whiskey
  • Natural citrus + peach flavors
  • Zero gluten
  • No high fructose corn syrup
  • No artificial anything
  • And none of the “what is this even??” mystery ingredients

Basically, we kept the vibe but made it better. Cleaner. Lighter. Way easier to enjoy again and again (and again).

So… What Should Be in a Green Tea Shot?

The answer: whatever makes it taste good and feel better. That’s why we made Kamoti.

Because a green tea shot shouldn’t require a chemistry degree or a hangover IV. It should just taste good, go down smooth, and make you the MVP of the pregame.

Next time someone asks, “What’s in this?”—you’ll know. And now you can say:

“It’s Kamoti. Trust me.”

 

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