Let’s get this party started with a white tea shot! These classic white tea shooters are a light and zesty vodka drink and we’ve got a few variations of it for you, plus homemade sour mix.
White tea shots are similar to a green tea shot, only this shot uses vodka. Both are popular alcoholic drinks at the bars. Mixologists laugh at the fact that it’s called a “white tea shot”, only due to the shots white color and not the ingredients.
But we don’t mind one bit! This is so fun to serve a few at parties on a tray and is so tasty! In my opinion, this is the best white tea shot recipe!
This recipe is so easy to make with only 5 ingredients. So grab your friends, a bowl of guac and chips, and let’s get the party rollin’!
Jump to:
- What is a white tea shot?
- What does it taste like?
- Tools
- Key Ingredients
- How do you make a tea shot?
- Can I make this without a cocktail shaker?
- Multiplying the recipe
- Make it a cocktail
- White Tea Shot vs Green Tea Shot
- Homemade Sour Mix
- Tips
- Storing Leftovers
- White tea shot made with white rum
- White tea shots made with tequila
- FAQs
- More shots and cocktail recipes
- White Tea Shot
What is a white tea shot?
A classic white tea shot (or “Vodka White Tea”) is a white colored vodka based drink made of five simple ingredients and served in a shot glass.
Although this is made with vodka, some bartenders make a white tea shot with tequila or white rum. Keep scrolling, because we include a recipe for those other variations.
Of course it can be made in a shot, or you can double it for a couple of shots, turn it into a cocktail, or make a pitcher of it for a party!
What does it taste like?
White tea has sweet honey notes and floral flavors, with earthy notes and white peony. White tea shots with vodka have a sweet floral flavor without the use of actual white tea. These shots taste sweet with a slight sour punch and fruity notes of peach and citrus. It has two forms of alcohol from vodka and peach schnapps. You can taste a slight bit of alcohol but the citrus and simple syrup make it sweet.
Tools
Ready to make these fun shots of goodness?! Me too, so grab these tools and lets get started.
- cocktail shaker – if you don’t have a cocktail shaker you can use a mason jar with a lid to shake it in or stir in a cup with a spoon then strain out the ice.
- jigger – this is for measuring ½ ounce and ounces. I highly recommend using a jigger, but if you don’t have one you can use a tablespoon. 1 tablespoon is ½ ounce and 2 tablespoons is 1 ounce.
- shot glasses – this white tea shot recipe makes about 3 ounces so be sure to use shot glasses that hold it. I recommend using 2 ounce to 4 ounce shot glasses.
Key Ingredients
What’s in a white tea shot? Just 5 ingredients and a lot of flavor!
- ½ ounce vodka – choose a good vodka for the best flavor. I recommend Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Grey Goose Vodka, or Ketel One Vodka.
- ½ ounce peach schnapps – this give the recipe sweetness and fruity peach flavor.
- ½ ounce sour mix – if you don’t have sweet and sour mix see the recipe below. You can also combine lemon and lime juice with a few drops of liquid Stevia so its sweet and sour without extra sugar.
- ½ ounce lemon-lime soda, sprite, or lemonade – this makes a white tea shot sweet and zesty! (You can also just use lemon juice and simple syrup)
- ice cubes – shots always taste best chilled so add ice the cocktail mixer so it comes out nice and chilled into shot glasses.
Extra vodka? Try this mango cocktail vodka drink made with fresh mango juice.
How do you make a tea shot?
How to make a white tea shot or green tea shot? For white tea add equal parts of vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix, and lemon-lime soda to a cocktail shaker. Here are the details:
Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2: Add vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix and lemon-lime soda, sprite, or lemonade to the shaker. Give it a good shake to blend and chill the ingredients. Strain it over a shot glass or a few if you multiply the recipe.
Enjoy as is, or to add a little extra pretty flair then garnish it with a fresh mandarin slice, lemon wedge or a lime wedge.
As always, be sure to check out the full recipe details in the recipe card below.
Can I make this without a cocktail shaker?
If you do not have a cocktail shaker you can mix the ice, vodka, peach schnapps, and sour mix in a cup using a spoon or shake it in a mason jar with a lid. Then strain it over the shot glasses, again to remove the ice from falling in.
Multiplying the recipe
A good rule of thumb is that 2 tablespoons equals 1 ounce. If you don’t have a ounce measuring cup to measure, just measure by tablespoons. So if you want to double the recipe just use 2 tablespoons each of vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix, and a splash of sprite lemonade.
To make a big batch of this white tea shot vodka drink, You can convert the ounces into cups to serve more and make a larger batch. Check out how many ounces in a cup for conversions.
Make it a cocktail
Sip this white tea shot longer and make it last (and a little less potent)! You can turn it into a white tea vodka cocktail. Mix and pour the shot into a tall glass with ice and add extra sprite or lemonade to fill the glass.
White Tea Shot vs Green Tea Shot
What is the difference between a white tea shot and a green tea shot? Not much and guess what? Both don’t even have white tea bags or green tea bags in them! Unless you make the white rum version below.
White tea shot – vodka is the main alcoholic ingredient and keeps the color of the shot white.
Green tea shot – uses Jameson Irish Whiskey which makes the color of the shot a greenish yellow hue.
Homemade Sour Mix
Homemade sour mix is so much better for you than store bought and there are no fillers and preservatives. You can quickly make it at home and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month for other drinks and cocktails.
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar – or use monk fruit for less sugar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
STEP: On a stove heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the stove and let it cool completely. Once cooled, add the lime and lemon juice and mix it together. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Tips
- Chill the vodka for a less alcohol taste. Shots are made to be served cold which makes them a bit refreshing!
- Use homemade sour mix for more natural flavor. Many store-bought versions have preservatives and dyes that you can taste and give off a “fake flavor”. To avoid that use our homemade sour mix recipe in the recipe notes.
Storing Leftovers
If you make a big batch you might have leftovers! You can store those in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Or just have a good excuse to have another gathering next weekend!
White tea shot made with white rum
- 1 ounce white rum (blanco rum)
- 2-ounce brewed white tea (cooled)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- splash of sprite
- ice cubes
Make a white tea shot with rum the same method you make a white tea shot with vodka. But first brew the tea, let it cool, and add the rum, tea, and fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake then pour into a shot glass and top it off with a splash of sprite.
White tea shots made with tequila
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- ½ ounce sour mix
- ½ ounce sprite or lemonade
- Ice cubes
Use a cocktail shaker and add the ice, tequila, peach schnapps, and sour mix then close it and give it a good shake. Strain and pour it over a shot glass. Top it off with a splash of sprite or lemonade.
FAQs
Do I need white tea bags to make white tea shots?
Sorry to disappoint you but there are no white tea bags in a white tea shot with vodka, just the rum recipe! But that kinda makes this so easy to make because there is no brewing involved! You do not need white tea bags to make a white tea shot. It is simply made with alcohol, and some sour mix with a little bubbly soda.
How do you make white tea?
To brew white tea at home boil water and let it cool for about 5 minutes so it doesn’t skew the tea leaves. Place a white tea bag in a mug. Or use 2 teaspoons of dry white tea leaves in an infuser bag or tea ball and add it to a mug. Add the boiling water to the mug and let the tea steep for 7-10 minutes. Remove the tea bag or strain the leaves before drinking.
What is a white tea shot made of?
For this white tea shot recipe we use equal parts vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix and a lemon-lime soda, sprite, or lemonade. This shot recipe uses vodka and some variations use tequila or white rum (blanco rum).
How much does a white tea shot cost at a bar?
Shots and cocktails can get pretty costly at the bars. A bartender charges about $10 for a white tea shot at a bar. It costs much less to make it at home.
Does white tea have caffeine?
These white tea shots do not have caffeine since they are not made with actual white tea. Other versions, such as our white rum tea do contain small traces of caffeine since the recipe uses brewed tea.
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