20+ Green Shots and Shooter Recipes

Need some fun green-colored shots for St. Patrick's Day? With a few special ingredients, you can enjoy bright green shots and shooters that will have you wanting more.

Each of the recipes below has been designed to fill three to four, 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

If you want a brighter green color for your shot, you can always add a drop or two of green food coloring.

If you enjoy this post, be sure to check out my favorite classic shot recipes.

1. Green Demon Shots

To kick off the list, enjoy this strong blend of vodka and rum, tamed by the sweet melon flavors of Midori. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) Midori
• 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka
• 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum

Instructions:

Add Midori, vodka, and rum to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

2. Wicked Witch Punch Shooters

Feeling evil around spooky season? Enjoy these wicked witch shooters that will have you riding around on broomsticks in no time. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) orange juice
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) vodka
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) blue curaçao 
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) Midori 
• Lemon-lime soda, to top

Instructions:

Add orange juice, vodka, blue curaçao, and Midori to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.

3. Hammered Hulk

A few of these vibrant green shots and even the Hulk would be getting his buzz on. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Malibu rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) vodka
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) Midori 
• 0.25 ounce (7 ml) blue curaçao 
• 0.25 ounce (7 ml) lime juice
• Lemon-lime soda, to top

Instructions:

Add Malibu rum, vodka, Midori, blue curaçao, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.

4. Green Prosecco Shooters

Super simple, super light, and super refreshing. These green Prosecco shooters are an elegant way to get any event or party started. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) lemon juice 
• 4 ounces (120 ml) Prosecco 

Instructions:

Add Midori and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Stir for about 30 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce shot glasses. Top each shot with Prosecco. 

5. Green Punch

Enjoy a light and tasty shot with the perfect balance of sweetness and strength. The combination of Midori and blue curaçao makes for a gorgeous deep green color. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) vodka
• 1 ounce (30 ml) Malibu rum
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) blue curaçao  
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) Midori 
• Soda Water, to top
• Lemon-lime soda, to top

Instructions:

Add vodka, Malibu rum, blue curaçao, and Midori to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with a 50:50 ratio of soda water and lemon-lime soda.

6. Honeydew Shots

Fresh acidity from orange juice and the fruitiness from Midori make for a honeydew flavor that will knock your socks off. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) Midori
• 2 ounces (60 ml) orange juice
• 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka 

Instructions:

Add Midori, orange juice, and vodka to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

7. Japanese Slipper

A slight tweak of the Japanese slipper cocktail with the addition of vodka makes for a smooth, sweet, and sour shooter. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) lemon juice 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) triple-sec
• 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka

Instructions:

Add lemon juice, Midori, tripe-sec, and vodka to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

8. Midori Sour Shots

Enjoy a sweet and sour blend of lime and melon flavors with this simple and delicious shooter recipe. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) Midori 
• 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka
• 1 ounce (30 ml) lime juice 
• Lemon-lime soda, to top

Instructions:

Add Midori, vodka, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.

9. Midori Splice

A tasty tropical drink combining pineapple, melon, and coconut flavors.   

Ingredients:

• 2.5 ounces (75 ml) pineapple juice
• 2 ounces (60 ml) Midori
• 1 ounce (30 ml) Malibu rum
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) cream of coconut

Instructions:

Add pineapple juice, Midori, Malibu rum, and cream of coconut to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

10. Midori Illusion

Another fruity blend of ingredients makes for a sweet and smooth shot. Enjoy this neon green mystery shot. 

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces (60 ml) Midori 
• 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka
• 1 ounce (30 ml) pineapple juice 
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) lemon juice 
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) triple-sec or Cointreau 

Instructions:

Add Midori, vodka, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and triple-sec to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

11. Honeydew Martini

The orange flavors of triple-sec or Cointreau combined with the sweet melon flavors of Midori create a honeydew flavor that is delicious in shot form. 

Ingredients:

• 3.5 ounces (105 ml) vodka or gin
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1 ounce (30 ml) triple-sec or Cointreau 

Instructions:

Add vodka or gin, Midori, and triple-sec to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

12. Atomic Dog

A super sweet, tropical blend of alcohols that makes for a tasty green treat. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) dark rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Malibu rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 2 drops of green food dye

Instructions:

Add dark rum, Malibu rum, Midori, and green food dye to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

13. Melon Mojito

Add a little sweet melon flavor to the fresh and classic mojito. These melon mojito shots are the perfect balance of alcohol, sweetness, and freshness. 

Ingredients:

• 5-6 fresh mint leaves 
• 3 ounces (90 ml) white rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1 ounces (30 ml) lime juice
• Soda water, to top

Instructions:

Gently clap the mint leaves, and then add them into a cocktail shaker. Add ice, rum, Midori, and lime juice, to the cocktail shaker. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with soda water.

14. Midori Daiquiri

A simple, 3-ingredient blend of rum, melon liqueur, and lime creates a smooth daiquiri shooter. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) white rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice 

Instructions:

Add rum, Midori, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

15. Blended Green Daiquiri

Enjoy the tasty melon and rum combo in the most refreshing form. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) white rum
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice 

Instructions:

Add a handful of ice (3-6 large cubes), rum, Midori, and lime juice into a blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. Pour into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

16. Kamikaze Kiwi

Inspired by a drink I tried at an Argentinian bar in Florence, Italy, these kiwi shooters are a vibrant green treat. 

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh kiwi or kiwi juice
• 3 ounces (90 ml) vodka
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) lime juice 

Instructions:

If Using Fresh Kiwi:

Add kiwi to a cocktail shaker, and muddle to release the juice. Add in ice, vodka, Midori, and lime juice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce shot glasses. 

If Using Kiwi Juice:

Add kiwi juice, vodka, Midori, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce shot glasses.

17. Green Margaritas

Use the fruity melon flavors of Midori to make a vibrant green margarita. Perfect for any tequila lover. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) tequila 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice

Instructions:

Add tequila, Midori, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

18. Blended Green Margarita

A green smoothie used to be the only green-colored frozen drink on the market. Now these blended green margarita shots are on the scene and here to stay. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) tequila 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Midori 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice

Instructions:

Add a handful of ice (3-6 large cubes), tequila, Midori, and lime juice into a blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. Pour into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

19. Appletinis

A tasty blend of citrus and fruit makes for a tasty martini-style shooter that goes down smoothly. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces (90 ml) vodka
• 2.5 ounces (75 ml) green apple schnapps
• 0.5 ounces (15 ml) lemon juice 

Instructions:

Add vodka, green apple schnapps, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

20. Green Apple Martini Shooters

Very similar to the Appletini, these green apple martini shots are a bit lighter, sweeter, and dominant in apple flavor. 

Ingredients:

• 2.5 ounces (75 ml) vodka
• 2 ounces (60 ml) green apple schnapps
• 1 ounce (30 ml) apple juice 
• 0.5 ounce (15 ml) lemon juice 

Instructions:

Add vodka, green apple schnapps, apple juice, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

21. Green Tea Shots

This is my all-time favorite green tea shot recipe. It's a classic at the bar, and now you can learn how to make it at home.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) Jameson Irish whiskey 
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) peach schnapps
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) sweet and sour mix
• 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lemon-lime soda 

Instructions:

Add Jameson whiskey, peach schnapps, and sweet and sour mix to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain evenly into four 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.