This guide includes favorite party shots, shooters, jello shots and bomb shots. Many recipes taste like dessert and are perfect way to get a party started. We’ve been sharing shot recipes for years. We have created shot recipes for almost any party, holiday or occasion including Summer BBQs, Halloween, Christmas and birthdays. This is our ultimate guide to shot recipes.
Green Tea Shot
Learn to make a Classic Green Tea shot using Irish whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and lemon-lime soda.
Lemon Drop Shot
Combine fresh lemon juice, vodka and simple syrup to make this fun, classic shot recipe. Use sugar dipped lemons as the perfect chaser.
Vodka Jello Shots
Just three ingredients are needed to make these easy vodka jello shots! Learn the basic recipe from whence all jello shots come. These can easily be tweaked for the colors of your occasion.
Mexican Candy Shot
One of our most popular shot recipes. Made with tequila, watermelon pucker, lime juice and tajín. Hot sauce is an optional ingredient.
Mini Beer Shot
Learn to make a mini beer shot using Licor 43 and heavy cream. The best part is they taste like vanilla ice cream. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Oatmeal Cookie Shot
One of my personal favorites. They taste just like oatmeal cookies. These shots are made with butterscotch schnapps, cinnamon schnapps and Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur.
Scooby Snack Shot
We love this creamy, tropical shot recipe! Made with coconut rum, banana liqueur, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, heavy cream, whipped cream and a cherry. Serve them with these Scooby snack cookies for a laugh.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
This easy two-ingredient recipe is made with RumChata and Fireball Whiskey. The cinnamon sugar rim is optional, but makes a fun reference to the breakfast cereal. These really do taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, by the way!
Blow Job Shot
Learn to make a Blow Job Shot using amaretto liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream. A great bachelorette idea!
Chocolate Cake Shot
Made with Frangelico (a hazelnut liqueur) and vodka, rimmed with sugar and served with a lemon slice. The chocolate cake shot has no business tasting so much like a slice of chocolate cake.
Pudding Shots
Creamy boozy pudding shots are made with just four ingredients. Use pudding mix, milk, Bailey’s and Cool Whip to create this fun recipe.
Breakfast Shot
A Breakfast Shot is made using Irish whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice and bacon. A fun, novelty shot for a weekend with friends.
Vegas Bomb
Learn to make the popular Vegas Bomb shot at home using Crown Royal, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and energy drink.
Buttery Nipple Shot
Learn to make a Buttery Nipple Shot using Butterscotch Schnapps and Irish Cream Liqueur. An easy, tasty party shot idea.
Birthday Cake Shot
This iconic birthday cake shot is served with a candle for maximum wishing. This recipe is made with vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and Frangelico. Bonus points if you use icing and sprinkles to create a rainbow sprinkles rim.
Washington Apple Shot
Learn to make a Washington Apple Shot at home. Mix Canadian Whiskey, sour apple schnapps, cranberry juice and a splash of club soda to create this fresh, tasty shot.
White Tea Shot
Learn to make a White Tea shot with only four ingredients. Mix vodka, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and lemon-lime soda to create this delicious recipe.
Gummy Bear Shot
Learn to make a gummy bear shot at home using cherry vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda and gummy bears. This recipe is sweet and fruity!
Tequila Shots
How to make a classic tequila shot. Learn the best tequila for shots and get more ideas for shots using tequila.
B-52 Shot
Learn to make a B-52 shot (or cocktail) using Kahlua, Bailey's and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Set on fire to serve (optional).
Pink Starburst Shot
Learn to make a Pink Starburst Shot using vanilla vodka, watermelon pucker and sweet and sour mix. A fun, pink party shot!
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Shot
Learn to make a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Shot at home! Made with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, grenadine syrup and a maraschino cherry, these are a showstopper.
Jolly Rancher Shot
Learn to make a Jolly Rancher flavored shot using two ingredients, vodka and flavored schnapps. Choose scnhapps flavors that match your favorite Jolly Rancher flavors like sour apple, grape or watermelon.
Water Moccasin Shot
Learn to make a Water Moccasin Shot using whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix and triple sec. A fruity shot recipe!
Jäger Bomb
Learn to make a Jager Bomb cocktail using a shot of Jägermeister liqueur and Red Bull energy drink. This famous drink is a great way to start a party.
Kamikaze Shot
Learn to make this classic shot recipe using vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. It’s one of the most popular shot recipes for a reason—it’s delicious (like a lime version of the lemon drop shot).
Mojito Jello Shots
This mojito jello shots recipe made with fresh mint and lime rinds as “cups.” This recipe is so unique and perfect for summer.
Duck Fart Shot
Learn to make a Duck Fart Shot using Kahula coffee liqueur, Bailey's Irish cream liqueur and whiskey. You'll enjoy this tasty recipe!
Cement Mixer Shot
Learn to make this classic gag shot—the Cement Mixer. Just two ingredients- Bailey’s and Lime Juice.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot
Learn to make a Peanut Butter & Jelly shot at home using Skrewball peanut butter whiskey and a fruit liqueur (such as Chambord).
Halloween Jello Shots
Four easy ideas to make fun Halloween jello shots for your Halloween party! We LOVE holiday-themed jello shots.
Peeps Jello Shots!
Peeps Jello Shots—perfect for the adults table at Easter brunch.
Rosé All Day Jello Shots
Rosé inspired jello shots—served in a coupe glass. This is definitely our fanciest jello shot creation.
Tequila Shots
How to make a classic tequila shot.
Watermelon Slice Jello Shots
Watermelon jello shots served in a watermelon rind. Perfect for summertime!
Deviled Egg Jello Shots!
Learn how to make jello shots that look like a deviled egg. This cheeky novelty shot recipe is perfect for a summer party or the 4th of July.
Gingerbread People Jello Shots!
Gingerbread people jello shot for a Christmas party.
Santa’s Little Helper Shot
Another Christmas themed shot recipe to help usher in the Holiday cheer!
Spooky Eyeball Jello Shots!
This fun recipe for Halloween themed jello shots is perfect for your October gatherings.
Liquid Marijuana Shot
Learn to make a Liquid Marijuana Shot using spiced rum, melon liqueur, blue curacao, coconut rum, sour mix and pineapple juice.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Jello Shots
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, these are chocolate-covered strawberry jello shots.
Diamond Ring Jello Shots!
Diamond ring jello shots for a bachelorette party.
Candy Corn Jello Shots!
Candy Corn Jello shots for autumn and Halloween.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Jello Shots!
Pineapple upside down cake jello shots for spring and summer parties.
Pink Lemonade Jello Shots
These pink lemonade jello shots are made with lemon rinds.
Lemon Drop Jello Shots
Learn to make Lemon Drop Jello Shots using lemon rinds. This recipe is so fun for a Summer BBQ!
Flaming Dr. Pepper
Learn to make a Flaming Dr. Pepper drop-in shot using lager beer, amaretto and overproof rum.
Moscow Mule Jello Shots
We LOVE Moscow mules and these jello shots are a unique riff on one of our favorite cocktails. These are the ultimate summer poolside jello shots.
Cranberry Jello Shots
Perfect for Thanksgiving! We made these cranberry jello shots with sugared cranberries and little rosemary sprigs. Perfect for a little toast!
How To Make Vegan Jello Shots!
Vegan Jello Shots demystified. Learn to make vegan jello shots without gelatin.
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shot
A fun tequila jello shot inspired by Strawberry Margaritas!
Eggnog Jello Shots
A fun holiday season inspired jello shot with the flavors of eggnog.
Rosé Soaked Gummy Bears
Technically not a shot, but it’s in in the same category! Rosé soaked gummy bears are a perfect novelty dessert for a party or Valentine’s Day. This method is easy and not sticky!
Red Wine Soaked Gummy Bears
Red wine soaked gummy bears are a big hit as well! If you like boozy candies, you have to try this easy method. All you need is red wine and grape gummy bears.
Peppermint Mocha Jello Shots!
A jello shot inspired by the famous Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. How cute is this?
Double-Stuffed Oreo Jello Shots!!!
A fun novelty jello shot that looks just like Oreo cookies.
Bomb Pop Shots
A fun summertime shot recipe for the 4th of July.
Boilermaker Drink
Learn to make a classic Boilermaker using lager beer and a shot of bourbon or rye whiskey. This famous drink is made with only two ingredients.
Sake Bomb
Learn to make a Sake Bomb using a shot of sake and a glass of Japanese beer. Drop the shot into the beer using chopsticks.
Cherry Bomb Shot
Learn to make a Cherry Bomb shot using cherry vodka, Red Bull and grenadine. This is our favorite bomb shot recipe!
Orange Creamsicle Jello Shots
A dreamy orange-vanilla jello shot recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular shots?
Our most popular shot recipes are the Green Tea Shot, Lemon Drop Shot and Kamikaze Shot.
What is the strongest shot?
Any shot that is only liquor (such as a tequila shot) will be higher ABV than a shot that is mixed with juice or other mixers.
What shots don’t taste like alcohol?
We have many shot recipes that taste like desserts. Try the oatmeal cookie shot, Washington apple shot, gummy bear shot or pudding shots.
What is the difference between a shot and a shooter?
Often these words are use interchangeably. The technical distinction is shots are made of liquor, while shooters are made of a mix of ingredients. Shooters are like a miniature cocktail.
Shot Glasses + Supplies:
- Shot Glasses – In addition to basic shot glasses, we often use these decorative shot glasses. These cute shot glasses are probably my most used set.
- Supplies – For many of our shot recipes, we use a cocktail shaker and a jigger to measure pours of alcohol accurately.
- Plastic Cups – For jello and pudding shots, we use these plastic cups with lids. These are the plastic syringes we use for Halloween jello shots.
More Recipes to Try:
- Party Appetizers – 30+ Finger Foods For a Party
- Cocktails – Browse our cocktail archive.
- Desserts – Browse our dessert archive.
What a great list, perfect for parties!
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