50 Easy Shots To Make

1. ABC (layered shot)

There are a few common ways to make this ABC shooter recipe. Try the alternative recipe using Absinthe, Bacardi, and Chartreuse.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Amaretto liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Bailey’s Irish Cream
• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Cognac

Instructions: Pour Amaretto liqueur in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer Bailey's on top, then Cognac.

2. Apple Pie (shaken shot)

This is a pretty basic shot recipe, but super delicious! This would be a great shot for the fall season or at Thanksgiving.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) cinnamon whiskey
• ½ ounce (15 ml) apple cider
• Dash lemon juice

Instructions: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

3. B-52 (layered shot)

This is a shot you'll want to add to your list, especially if you like sweet drinks and shots. This is a great dessert shot to take after dinner.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) coffee liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Grand Marnier liqueur

Instructions: Pour coffee liqueur in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer Irish cream on top, then Grand Marnier.

8. Boilermaker (bomb shot)

Choose your favorite beer of choice for this bomb shot recipe.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) whiskey
• 8 ounces (235 ml) beer

Instructions: Pour the whiskey into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with beer. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with beer.

11. Cherry Bomb (bomb shot)

Put this on your list as a good shot to make at home. It goes down easy and it'll help keep you up all night long!

• 1 ounce (30 ml) cherry vodka
• 4 ounces (120 ml) Red Bull energy drink

Instructions: Pour the cherry vodka into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Red Bull energy drink. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with Red Bull.

12. Chocolate Cake (shaken shot)

You could say this is one of the best shots to drink on your birthday! It's sweet and tastes like birthday cake.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) vanilla vodka
• ½ ounce (15 ml) hazelnut liqueur
• 1 sugar-coated lemon wedge, served on the side

Instructions: Place vanilla vodka and hazelnut liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass. Serve a sugar-coated lemon wedge alongside the shot.

13. Flaming Dr. Pepper (bomb shot)

What's not to love about this popular flaming shot? Make sure to be careful when using fire on this drink.

• ¾ ounce (22 ml) amaretto liqueur
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) overproof rum
• 8 ounces (235 ml) beer

Instructions: Pour the amaretto liqueur into a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer overproof rum on top. Fill a highball glass with beer. When you're ready to drink, carefully light the liquor in the shot glass, then drop it into the glass filled with beer.

14. Flatliner (layered shot)

Here's a shot recipe using a type of alcohol you may not expect. The flatliner is a shooter for anyone who loves spicey drinks!

• ¾ ounce (22 ml) Sambuca
• ¾ ounce (22 ml) chilled tequila blanco
• 6 dashes hot sauce

Instructions: Pour Sambuca in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer tequila on top, then a few dashes of hot sauce.

15. Four Horsemen (shaken shot)

This is one of the best shots to make for any whiskey lover. This shot mixes up four different types of whiskey for a sensational shooter!

• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Jack Daniel’s whiskey
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Jim Beam bourbon
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Johnnie Walker Black Scotch
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Irish whiskey

Instructions: Place Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Jim Bean bourbon, Johnnie Walker Black Scotch, and Irish whiskey in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

16. Hot Damn (shaken shot)

If you love easy shaken shots, add this recipe to your list! Many types of alcohol combine to create a shot so good you'll have to yell 'hot damn' after drinking it.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) orange juice
• 1 ounce (30 ml) rum
• 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
• ½ ounce (15 ml) whiskey

Instructions: Place orange juice, rum, vodka, and whiskey in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a rocks shot glass.

17. Irish Car Bomb (bomb shot)

This is a classic shot that many drink to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Drink this one fast, otherwise, the Irish cream will begin to curdle the beer.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish Cream
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish Whiskey
• 12 ounces (350 ml) Guinness stout

Instructions: Pour the Irish cream and Irish whiskey into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Guinness stout beer. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with Guinness.

18. Irish Frog (layered shot)

Practice layering shots with this recipe. This fun shooter will always have a pretty presentation, and you'll get some practice with your bartender skills.

• ¾ ounce (22 ml) chilled melon liqueur
• ¼ ounce (15 ml) chilled Irish cream liqueur

Instructions: Pour melon liqueur in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer Irish cream on top.

19. Jäger Bomb (bomb shot)

This is another good shot to make for a party (although oftentimes they'll just mix everything together in one glass).

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) Jägermeister
• 1 (8.4 ounce or 248 ml) can Red Bull energy drink

Instructions: Pour the Jägermeister into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Red Bull energy drink. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with Red Bull.

20. Jelly Bean (layered shot)

Here's an alcoholic shot that any candy lover will be obsessed with. Also, check out this Payday shot for another similar candy recipe.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) blue curaçao
• ½ ounce (15 ml) pineapple juice
• ½ ounce (15 ml) blackberry brandy or cherry vodka

Instructions: Pour blue curaçao in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer pineapple juice on top, then your choice of blackberry brandy or cherry vodka.

21. Jolly Rancher (shaken shot)

Here's a cool shot to make to bring back another childhood flavor - Jolly Ranchers! This shot uses fairly basic ingredients, so it would be great for a party.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
• ½ ounce (15 ml) watermelon pucker or blue curaçao

Instructions: Place vodka and watermelon pucker (or blue curaçao) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

23. Lime Drop (shaken shot)

Another really good shot recipe that is similar to the lemon drop. This is a classic mix of sweet and sour flavors!

• ¾ ounce (22 ml) vodka
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) lime juice
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) orange liqueur
• Splash simple syrup

Instructions: Place vodka, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

24. Mad Dog (layered shot)

This alcoholic shot has a bit of a different taste - a little sweet and a little spicy. This is a great shot to make for anyone who likes adventurous shooters.

• ⅔ ounce (20 ml) raspberry syrup
• 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
• 4 dashes Tabasco

Instructions: Place raspberry syrup in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon layer vodka on top, then a few dashes of Tabasco.

25. Melon Ball (shaken shot)

This is a sweet and fun shot to take. This shooter is very fruity, as the name melon ball implies.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) vodka
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) melon liqueur
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) pineapple or orange juice

Instructions: Place vodka, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice (or orange juice) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

27. Mini Beer (layered shot)

While this shot looks like you're shooting a cup of beer, there's really no beer in this recipe. I love the presentation of this shot.

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) chilled Licor 43
• ½ ounce (15 ml) heavy cream

Instructions: Pour Licor 43 in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer heavy cream on top.

28. Motor Oil (shaken shot)

While the name implies this might not taste good, you have to give this classic shot recipe a try!

• 1 ounce (30 ml) Jägermeister
• ½ ounce (15 ml) peppermint schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) cinnamon schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) coconut rum

Instructions: Place Jägermeister, peppermint schnapps, cinnamon schnapps, and coconut rum in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

29. Oatmeal Cookie (shaken shot)

This is a special shot for occasions when you need something super sweet. Oatmeal cookie is a delicious shot to make at home.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) butterscotch schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) cinnamon schnapps

Instructions: Place butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream liqueur, and cinnamon schnapps in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

31. PB&J (shaken shot)

This has to be one of the best shots on the list! Don't forget to try my other favorite peanut butter whiskey shot that tastes like a Reese's cup.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) peanut butter whiskey
• ½ ounce (15 ml) grape liqueur

Instructions: Place peanut butter whiskey and grape liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

32. Peppermint Patty (shaken shot)

This might just be the perfect Christmas or holiday shot. It's an easy shot to make and I promise it will be a crowd pleaser.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) crème de cacao liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) peppermint schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur

Instructions: Place crème de cacao liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and Irish cream liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

33. Pineapple Upside Down Cake (layered shot)

Cake that you don't have to bake? Yes, please! A unique shot to make for anyone who loves sweets.

• ¾ ounce (22 ml) vanilla vodka
• ½ ounce (15 ml) pineapple juice
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) grenadine

Instructions: Pour vanilla vodka in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer pineapple juice on top, then grenadine. Give the grenadine a minute to settle at the bottom.

34. Red Headed Slut (shaken shot)

This is another popular shot you've probably heard of. As the name might imply, the color of the drink is bright red.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Jägermeister
• ½ ounce (15 ml) peach schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) cranberry juice

Instructions: Place Jägermeister, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

35. Red Snapper (shaken shot)

Another brightly colored shot that would be great for a Christmas party with the bright red color.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Canadian whisky
• ½ ounce (15 ml) amaretto liqueur
• ½ ounces (15 ml) cranberry juice

Instructions: Place Canadian whisky, amaretto liqueur, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

36. Sake Bomb (bomb shot)

Oftentimes, the sake is held on top of the beer glass with chopsticks. Then, you bang the table until you knock the sake into the beer.

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) sake
• 6 ounces (175 ml) Lager beer

Instructions: Pour the sake into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Lager beer. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with beer.

37. Sangrita (two part shot)

You're going to love this spicy alcoholic shot. It's perfect for a night out as a pre-game shot.

First Shot:

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) chilled tequila

Second Shot:

• ½ ounce (15 ml) tomato juice
• ½ ounce (15 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
• ½ ounce (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 slice jalapeño pepper
• Dash hot sauce
• Dash of salt

Instructions: For the first shot, fill one shot glass with tequila. Then, for the second shot, place tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, hot sauce, and salt in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a second shot glass. Take the tequila shot followed by the mixed shot.

39. Silver Bullet (shaken shot)

This is a popular gin shot recipe. Be sure to keep this recipe in your back pocket next time you need to make shots at home.

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) gin
• ¾ ounce (22 ml) Scotch whisky
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions: Place gin and Scotch whisky in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

40. Skittles Bomb (bomb shot)

I think this is a must know shot for home or wannabe bartenders. It's simple and almost anyone will love it.

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) Cointreau
• 4 ounces (120 ml) Red Bull energy drink

Instructions: Pour the Cointreau into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Red Bull energy drink. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with Red Bull.

41. Slippery Nipple (layered shot)

This shot has a unique flavor of sweet (from the grenadine) and bitter (from the anise flavored Sambuca).

• ¼ ounce (7 ml) grenadine
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Sambuca
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur

Instructions: Pour grenadine in the bottom of a shot glass. Using a bar spoon, layer Sambuca on top, then Irish cream.

42. Snake Bite (shaken shot)

A strong shot recipe that is sure to leave you with a sting in your mouth!

• 1 ½ ounce (45 ml) Yukon Jack
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) lime cordial

Instructions: Place Yukon Jack and lime cordial in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

43. Star Fucker (shaken shot)

Long night at the bar? Keep yourself awake with this popular shot filled with lots of Red Bull!

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Crown Royal whisky
• 1 ounce (30 ml) Watermelon pucker
• 3 ounces Red Bull energy drink

Instructions: Place Crown Royal whisky and Watermelon pucker in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a rocks shot glass. Top with Red Bull.

44. Tequila Slammer (shaken shot)

Not only is this shooter fun to drink, but it's also a super unique idea for a shot!

• 1 ounce (30 ml) tequila
• 1 ounce (30 ml) ginger ale or ginger beer

Instructions: Pour tequila into a shot glass. Then, layer ginger ale or ginger beer on top. To drink, pick up the glass and (gently) slam it on the counter. Take the shot while it's still fizzing.

45. Three Wise Men (shaken shot)

Here's another fun shot to try for all whisk(e)y lovers! It's an interesting shot combination that tastes surprisingly delicious.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky
• ½ ounce​ (15 ml) Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
• ½ ounce​ (15 ml) Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey

Instructions: Place Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and Jim Bean Bourbon Whiskey in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

46. Vegas Bomb (shaken shot)

This has to be one of the top 10 shots a bartender should know.

• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Crown Royal Canadian whisky
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) peach schnapps
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Malibu rum
• ¼ ounce (7 ml) Red Bull energy drink

Instructions: Place Crown Royal Canadian whisky, peach schnapps, and Malibu rum in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass. Top with Red Bull.

47. Vitamin C (bomb shot)

This has to be one of the best-flavored shots! It's so tangy and citrusy from all the orange elements.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) Mandarin vodka
• 2 ounces (60 ml) Red Bull energy drink
• 1 ounce (30 ml) orange juice

Instructions: Pour the Mandarin vodka into a shot glass. Fill a highball glass with Red Bull energy drink and orange juice. When you're ready to drink, drop the shot glass into the glass filled with orange juice and Red Bull.

48. Washington Apple (shaken shot)

While there are many sour elements in this cocktail, the whisky helps mellow out the flavor.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Canadian whisky
• ½ ounce (15 ml) sour apple schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) cranberry juice
• splash club soda or lemon-lime soda (optional)

Instructions: Place Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass. Top with club soda or lemon lime soda.

49. Woo Woo (shaken shot)

Here's a great mixed shot to make on girl's night! It's sweet and satisfying - you won't be able to just have one.

• 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
• ½ ounce (15 ml) peach schnapps
• ½ ounce (15 ml) cranberry juice

Instructions: Place vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

50. 252 (shaken shot)

And last, but not least, on our popular shots list is the 252. Even with just two ingredients, this is a great specialty shot!

• ½ ounce (15 ml) Bacardi 151 rum
• ½ ounce (15 ml) Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey

Instructions: Place Bacardi 151 rum and Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.

Printable Shots List

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