What's in a Green Tea Shot? Ingredients, ABV, and the Bottled Version
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Everyone's ordered one. Not everyone knows what's actually in it.
Let's break down the green tea shot—what's in it, how strong it is, and why Kamoti's bottled version is the cleaner way to drink it.
Green Tea Shot Ingredients
Spoiler: no tea. The name comes from the pale green color of the finished shot—not from any brewed tea in the recipe.
The classic build:
- Irish whiskey – The base. Smooth, slightly warm, lighter than bourbon.
- Peach schnapps – Adds sweetness and that signature fruit note.
- Sour mix – Brings tartness and a citrus edge.
- Lemon-lime soda – A splash for fizz and lift.
The ratio varies by bartender. Most land around 1 oz whiskey, 0.5 oz schnapps, 0.5 oz sour mix, splash of soda. No two bars make it exactly the same.
What's the ABV of a Green Tea Shot?
A bar-made green tea shot typically lands between 15% and 22% ABV, depending on the pour and how much soda gets added.
Irish whiskey sits at 40% ABV. Peach schnapps is usually 15-20%. When you blend those with sour mix and a splash of soda, the overall ABV drops. That's why it goes down easier than a straight spirit shot—the dilution is real.
The Problem with Bar-Made Green Tea Shots
Consistency is the issue. Some bars use house sour mix loaded with artificial sweeteners and corn syrup. Some use the cheap schnapps. You might order the same drink twice and get two completely different shots.
That's what Kamoti set out to fix.
Kamoti's Bottled Green Tea Shot: What's Different
Kamoti's green tea shot bottle starts with an Irish whiskey base and adds real peach and citrus flavors—no sour mix, no artificial garbage, no high fructose corn syrup, no gluten.
ABV is locked at 20%. Every pour. No guessing.
Check out the Kamoti White Tea Shot if you want the vodka-based, lighter version—or grab a green tea bottle now.