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The White Tea Shot — Everything You Need to Know

Recipe. Ingredients. ABV. History. And the only ready-to-drink bottled version you can buy online.

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Classic Recipe

White Tea Shot Recipe

Four ingredients. Two minutes. One of the most popular shots at bars across the country.

Ingredients

Makes 1 shot

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • ½ oz Peach schnapps
  • ½ oz Sour mix
  • Splash Lemon-lime soda

Instructions

Prep time: ~2 minutes

  1. 1 Add vodka, peach schnapps, and sour mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. 2 Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3 Strain into a shot glass.
  4. 4 Add a splash of lemon-lime soda on top. Serve immediately.

Background

What Is a White Tea Shot?

Despite the name, a white tea shot contains no tea. The name comes from the light, pale color of the finished drink — not from any brewed tea in the recipe.

It's a vodka-based cocktail shooter built on vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. The vodka is key — it's clean and neutral, which keeps the shot light and easy-drinking.

A bar-made white tea shot typically runs 12–18% ABV, depending on pour ratios. That's well below a straight spirit shot, which is part of why it's become one of the most-ordered shots at bars nationwide.

It's approachable, crowd-pleasing, and consistently one of the top shots ordered by people who don't usually take shots.

White Tea Shot
12–18% ABV
Vodka · Peach Schnapps
Sour Mix · Lemon-Lime Soda

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Kamoti's white tea shot bottle is the first and only ready-to-drink bottled white tea shot. Vodka base, real peach and citrus flavors, 20% ABV. No sour mix, no artificial ingredients, no measuring.

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Side by Side

White Tea Shot vs Green Tea Shot

Same party vibe. Two completely different spirits. Here's how they compare.

Green Tea Shot

Whiskey-based · Rich & warm

BaseIrish whiskey
FlavorPeach, citrus, warm finish
ABV15–22% (bar-made)
ProfileRicher, bolder, whiskey backbone
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White Tea Shot

White Tea Shot

Vodka-based · Light & tropical

BaseVodka
FlavorPeach, citrus, lighter finish
ABV12–18% (bar-made)
ProfileBrighter, more tropical, neutral base
BottledKamoti White Tea Shot →

Common Questions

White Tea Shot FAQ

A white tea shot is a vodka-based cocktail shooter made with vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. Despite the name, it contains no tea — the name comes from the drink's pale, light color.
The classic white tea shot recipe uses 1 oz vodka, ½ oz peach schnapps, ½ oz sour mix, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. Shake with ice, strain into a shot glass, and top with soda.
No — zero tea. The name comes from the light color of the finished shot. There is no white tea, no tea bags, no brewed tea of any kind in the recipe.
A bar-made white tea shot typically runs 12–18% ABV depending on pour ratios. That's significantly less than a straight vodka shot (40% ABV), which is part of why it goes down so smoothly. Kamoti's bottled version is locked at 20% ABV every time.
Kamoti's white tea shot bottle is the only ready-to-drink bottled white tea shot on the market. Available online at kamoti.com — 1L, 20% ABV, ships direct.
The key difference is the base spirit. A white tea shot uses vodka — lighter and more tropical. A green tea shot uses Irish whiskey — richer and warmer. Both share peach schnapps and sour mix. Kamoti makes both. See the green tea shot here.

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How Much Alcohol Is in a White Tea Shot?

The real ABV range, why it feels lighter than a standard shot, and the low-ABV bottled option.

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Kamoti White Tea Shot — Official Product Page

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