Liquor shots can bring fun to a party or a night out. Whether you like popular shots or you're seeking alcohol shooters that a bit more obscure, there are plenty of good ideas shot drinks that are fun to make and even more fun to drink.
1. Forest Fire Shot
For this creative and interesting, you'll need a nice peaty, smoky single-malt Scotch whisky, such as Laphroig or Talisker. It adds a smokey flavor, while pine syrup tastes like a pine forest. The recipe makes one 2-ounce shot.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces smoky single malt Scotch whisky
- ½ ounce pine syrup
Instructions
- In a 2-ounce shot glass, combine the two ingredients.
- Stir with a stir-stick.
2. Cinnamon Toast Shot
Bring one of your favorite flavors from childhood into a tasty shot. It makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces RumChata
- 1½ ounces Fireball whisky
- 1 ounce DeKuyper Buttershots Schnapps
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
3. S'mores Shot
No need to sit around a campfire for these s'mores. The s'mores shots are fun shots to make. Garnishes are optional, but they make the shot extra fun. You'll need a kitchen blowtorch to toast the marshmallows. The recipe makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ounce RumChata
- 1 ounce marshmallow flavored vodka
- 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- Ice
- 2 large marshmallows
- 1 wooden skewer, broken in half
- 2 2-ounce mason jar shot glasses
Instructions
- Put the chocolate syrup on a plate, spreading it around evenly.
- Put the graham cracker crumbs on another plate.
- Dip the rim of two shot glasses in the chocolate syrup and then into the graham crackers to line the rim.
- In a shaker, combine the RumChata, marshmallow vodka, and chocolate liqueur with the ice. Shake to chill.
- Carefully pour into the prepared shot glasses.
- Thread the marshmallows on the half skewers. Use a kitchen blowtorch to toast the marshmallows and perch them on the rim of the shot.
4. Girl Scout Cookie Shot
Chocolate mint cookies from the Girl Scouts only come around in the spring time, but you can enjoy the adult version of this perennial favorite any time with this shot recipe. It makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounces vanilla vodka or whipped cream vodka
- 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
5. Apple Jack
Remember tasty apple cinnamon cereal? It's not just for breakfast with this flavorful shot. The recipe makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces green apple schnapps
- 2 ounces cinnamon tequila, such as Jose Cuervo Cinge (Would also give a touch of cinnamon to a Four Horseman drink)
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
6. Tropical Joy
Love fruity shots? Looking for a tiny taste of the tropics? You'll love this fruity and flavorful shot. The recipe makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 ounces pineapple vodka
- 1-1/2 ounces Malibu rum
- 1/2 ounce banana liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
7. Nutella Shot
Your favorite sandwich spread in shot form? Heck yeah. This makes two 2-ounce shots. If you can find them, serve in 2-ounce stemmed shot glasses or liqueur glasses.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1-1/2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- 1-1/2 ounces hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico)
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the liqueur glasses or shot glasses.
8. Barney Grows Up
Barney the dinosaur as a cocktail? Why not! This tiny purple cocktail is visually stunning and tastes pretty good, too. The recipe makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces DeKyuper Pucker grape schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce amaretto liqueur, such as Disaronno
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
9. The Snowbird
From the cold of Canada in the winter to the Sunshine State, this is a great shot that combines Canadian whisky and sunshine. It makes two 2-ounce shots.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Canadian whisky
- 1 ounce Drambuie
- 1 ounce triple sec
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
10. Gin Joint
Dry gin is the perfect foil for orange and licorice flavors in this tasty shot. The recipe makes two 2-ounce shots.
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two 2-ounce shot glasses.
Popular and Fun Shot Recipes
If you're looking for more shots, try these shots. Some are popular, some are novel, and all are good party fun.
- Vodka Jell-o shots: Learn to make this popular party favorite.
- Sweet shots: Discover delicious Irish cream and butterscotch schnapps shooters for a sweet and tasty shot.
- Snakebite: This classic shot has flavored whiskey and lime juice.
- Amaretto shots: Amaretto, which has a lovely almond flavor, makes a perfect shot base.
- B-52: This sweet layered Kahlúa shot was especially popular in the 80s.
- Gobble gobble shot: It's a great Thanksgiving shot with butterscotch and amaretto. Yum.
- Mexican candy shot: It's a little sweet, a little heat, and a little tequila. What could be better?
- Scooby snack shot: If you're a Scooby-Doo fan, then you can't go wrong with this fun shot! Zoiks!
- Blue gummy bear shot: Feel like a kid again with everyone's favorite gummy bear color/flavor, only in a magical alcohol shot.
- Beer shot: It looks like a tiny little beer, but it tastes like a vanilla flavored dream.
- Zodiac shots: Give each guest their own custom shooter based on their sun sign.
Cool Party Shots
Whether you're having a big party or just spending time with a few friends, shots are tasty and fun. Try any of these shot recipes, and you're sure to get the party started.
