I love serving White Tea Shots when the weather starts to warm up! They're easy, quick, and made with just three main ingredients: DeKuyper Peach Schnapps, Tito’s Vodka (or your favorite brand), and sweet ‘n sour mix (or a splash of Sprite). It’s the perfect summer peach vodka shot!
Long gone are my college bar-hopping days, but I will say, I DO still love to serve shots when entertaining. It immediately lightens the vibe and brings a smile to everyone's face.
Shots don’t need to be tacky or tasteless at all. That’s why I love this easy white tea shot recipe. They’re more sophisticated and tasteful.
What Is A White Tea Shot?
A White Tea Shot is a popular cocktail shot made with vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix, and a splash of Sprite. It’s sweet, fruity, and slightly lighter in calories compared to its cousin, the Green Tea Shot (a drink that became famous thanks to Jameson Irish Whiskey.)
The Difference Between a White Tea Shot vs. Green Tea Shot
| White Tea Shot | Green Tea Shot |
|---|---|
| Base: Vodka | Base: Whiskey (Jameson) |
| Peachy & citrusy flavor | Sweet, herbal flavor |
| Light color | Green hue from whiskey |
Is there actual tea in this shot?
No, there's no actual tea in this white tea shot! This shot is actually a spinoff of the original "Green Tea Shot", and only contains the word "tea" because of its green tea counterpart.
While the classic recipe does not contain any tea whatsoever, there are some varieties that people make that do include tea.
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Recipe Variations
- Scale the recipe up if serving to a crowd! Just make a large batch and keep pre-mixed in a pitcher. Then when you're ready to serve, add a few ounces to a jigger and shake with ice! Serve cold.
- You can also turn this shot into a drink by doubling the ingredients, pouring into a chilled glass with ice, and filling the rest of the glass with soda.
- Make the shot with homemade sour mix, instead of store-bought.
- Swap the vodka with tequila, whiskey or gin if you prefer.
Common Reader Questions
I wouldn't say there's a strong taste of alcohol. Yes, you may feel some of the burn from the vodka, but because of the peach and lemon lime flavor it's pretty masked.
There is no caffeine in the shot recipe listed in the recipe card below. Some other recipes may call for you to make it with actual tea, and it that's the case, there may be some caffeine in it.
Lastly, here is more information on how to properly pour and measure shots. If your ratios are off, the flavor will obviously be off, so never measure with a shot glass. Always use a jigger!
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White Tea Shot
Ingredients
Method
- Add a slash of Sprite to a chilled shot glass if using
- Add peach schnapps, vodka, and sour mix to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into your shot glass, garnish with a peach slice, and enjoy!
Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!