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35 Halloween Shots

Published: Oct 18, 2025 by Jessica Mode ยท This content may include affiliate links.

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Make a batch of fun Halloween-inspired shots featuring orange, green, and purple colors. You'll find a variety of shooters from vodka to tequila and more that are perfect for your Halloween party.

three hurricane shots.

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I've got lots of other shot recipes that are great for parties, from lemon drop shots to white tea shots and even my eBook, The Ultimate Shot Guide, with 200+ shot recipes.

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  • Best Shot Recipes: 50 recipes in one guide
  • 1. The Great Pumpkin
  • 2. Wicked Witch Punch Shooters
  • 3. Third Eye
  • 4. Midori Sour Shots
  • 5. Jack-Oโ€™-Lantern Juice
  • 6. Green Demon Shots
  • 7. Midnight Hex
  • 8. Trick-or-Treat Melon Mojito
  • 9. Ward-8
  • 10. Hammered Hulk
  • 11. Purple People Eater
  • 12. Witchfire Shooters
  • 13. Green Punch
  • 14. Violette Phantom Elixir Daiquiri
  • 15. Pumpkin Guts
  • 16. Goblin Shots
  • 17. Blended Witch's Brew
  • 18. Spooky Slammer
  • 19. Atomic Dog
  • 20. Mystic Fog Berry Margaritas
  • 21. Bloody Moon Margarita
  • 22. Venomous Bite
  • 23. Blended Forbidden Fruit Margarita
  • 24. Mad Scientist Sunrise
  • 25. Midori Illusion
  • More Fun Shot Recipes

Best Shot Recipes: 50 recipes in one guide

Want a free guide with all your favorite alcoholic shots? Grab the ultimate cheat sheet for all your bartending needs!

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    1. The Great Pumpkin

    With just two ingredients, this is about as simple as an orange shot can get.

    three orange garibaldi shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 ounces (120 ml) orange juice
    • 2 ounces (60 ml) Campari 

    Instructions:

    1. Add orange juice and Campari to a mixing glass. Use a hand frother or a whisk, and froth the two ingredients until foamy.
    2. Pour the mixture 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. 

    three green wicked witch punch shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

    1. Add orange juice, vodka, blue curaรงao, and Midori to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.

    3. Third Eye

    Enjoy a simple and refreshing purple shot with a nice bitter-sweet note of grapefruit juice. 

    three purple third eye shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka
    • 2 ounces (60 ml) grapefruit juice
    • 2 ounces (60 ml) crรจme de violette liqueur  
    • Soda water, to top

    Instructions:

    1. Add vodka, grapefruit juice, and crรจme de violette liqueur to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with soda water.

    4. Midori Sour Shots

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

    three green Midori sour shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

    1. Add Midori, vodka, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake until chilled, and then strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with lemon-lime soda.

    5. Jack-Oโ€™-Lantern Juice

    This pumpkin juice shot has a tropical flavor that you'll love! 

    three hurricane shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) dark rum
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) light rum 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) orange juice
    • 0.75 ounce (22 ml) lime juice
    • 0.75 ounce (22 ml) passion fruit syrup
    • 0.5 ounce (15 ml) grenadine

    Instructions:

    1. Add dark rum, light rum, orange juice, lime juice, passion fruit syrup, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

    6. Green Demon Shots

    Enjoy this strong blend of vodka and rum, tamed by the sweet melon flavors of Midori. 

    three green demon shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

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

    7. Midnight Hex

    Don't drink after midnight...you never know what might happen after drinking this Empress gin martini-inspired shooter.

    three empress martini shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 ounces (120 ml) chilled Empress 1908 Gin
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) dry vermouth 
    • 2 dashes of orange bitters

    Instructions:

    1. Add gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

    8. Trick-or-Treat Melon Mojito

    Trick-or-treating looks a little different this year, with these melon mojito shots that are the perfect balance of alcohol, sweetness, and freshness. 

    three green melon mojito shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

    1. Gently, clap the mint leaves, and then add them into a cocktail shaker.
    2. 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.

    9. Ward-8

    Want to impress your friends? Try this elevated shot featuring rye whisky.

    three ward 8 shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 ounces (90 ml) rye whisky
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) orange juice
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) lemon juice
    • 0.5 ounce (15 ml) grenadine 

    Instructions:

    1. Add rye whisky, orange juice, lemon juice, and grenadine into a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

    10. Hammered Hulk

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

    three green hammered hulk shots.

    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 curaรงao 
    • 0.25 ounce (7 ml) lime juice
    • Lemon-lime soda, to top

    Instructions:

    1. Add Malibu rum, vodka, Midori, blue curaรงao, 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.

    11. Purple People Eater

    Fresh and fruity flavors combine for the perfect Halloween-inspired shooter.

    three purple spring fling shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 ounces (90 ml) Empress 1908 Gin
    • 0.75 ounce (22 ml) lemon juice 
    • 0.75 ounce (22 ml) triple-sec or Cointreau 
    • 0.5 ounce (15 ml) elderflower cordial (or simple syrup)

    Instructions:

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

    12. Witchfire Shooters

    Another classic cocktail, this is a simple and delicious mixture that makes for witchy, tasty shooters. 

    three tequila sunrise shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3.75 ounces (110 ml) orange juice
    • 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila
    • 0.25 ounces (7 ml) grenadine

    Instructions:

    1. Add the orange juice and tequila to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. Top each shot with an equal amount of grenadine. 

    13. Green Punch

    The combination of Midori and blue curaรงao makes for a gorgeous green color. 

    three green punch shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

    1. Add vodka, Malibu rum, blue curaรงao, 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.

    14. Violette Phantom Elixir Daiquiri

    Violette syrup is a secret way to incorporate some purple "magic" into your Halloween drinks.

    three violette daiquiri shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3.5 ounces (105 ml) white Cuban rum
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) violet syrup (add purple food coloring to simple syrup)

    Instructions:

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

    15. Pumpkin Guts

    These pumpkin guts shots are actually just a screwdriver in shot form. And it's easy to whip up in no time!

    three screwdriver shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 ounces (90 ml) orange juice  
    • 3 ounces (90 ml) vodka

    Instructions:

    1. Add 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.

    16. Goblin Shots

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

    three green honeydew shots.

    Ingredients:

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

    Instructions:

    1. 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. 

    17. Blended Witch's Brew

    Nothing beats this simple, colorful, and extra refreshing daiquiri (aka witch's brew)!

    three blended purple daiquiri shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3.5 ounces (105 ml) white Cuban rum
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) lime juice 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) violet syrup (add purple food coloring to simple syrup)

    Instructions:

    1. Add a handful of ice (3โ€“6 large cubes), white rum, lime juice, and violet syrup to a blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. Pour into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.ย 

    18. Spooky Slammer

    A fruity and delicious shot that's perfect for spooky season.

    three alabama slammer shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 ounces (90 ml) orange juice
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) amaretto 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) bourbon
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) gin

    Instructions:

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

    19. Atomic Dog

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

    three green atomic dog shots.

    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:

    1. 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.

    20. Mystic Fog Berry Margaritas

    Fresh berries can take a simple margarita recipe and turn it into a spooky shot.

    three mixed berry margarita shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ounces (60 ml) fresh or frozen mixed berries 
    • 3 ounces (90 ml) tequila 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) lime juice 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) agave or simple syrup 

    Instructions:

    1. Muddle the berries in a cocktail shaker to release the juices.
    2. Add tequila, lime juice, and agave to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

    21. Bloody Moon Margarita

    Enjoy sweet mango with a bite of tequila in this bright orange margarita shooter.

    three mango margarita shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 0.25 ounce (7.5 g) Tajรญn (optional)
    • 3 ounces (90 ml) tequila 
    • 2 ounces (60 ml) mango purรฉe
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice

    Instructions:

    For the Tajรญn rim:

    1. Distribute the Tajรญn onto a small plate. Using a lime that is for the fresh lime juice, rub the flesh against and all around the rim of the shot glasses. Gently, tap the sides of the shot glass in the Tajรญn, and rotate all around to rim the glasses with Tajรญn.  

    For the shots:

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

    22. Venomous Bite

    A sweet (melon) bite...you'll think you've been bitten!

    three green kamikaze kiwi shots.

    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:

    1. Add kiwi to a cocktail shaker, and muddle to release the juice.
    2. Add in ice, vodka, Midori, and lime juice. Shake for about 15 seconds. Strain into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses. 

    If Using Kiwi Juice:

    1. 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 (60 ml) shot glasses.

    23. Blended Forbidden Fruit Margarita

    These mixed berry blended margaritas are so tasty...they feel like a forbidden fruit! 

    three blended mixed berry margarita shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3 ounces (60 ml) tequila 
    • 1.5 ounces (45 ml) fresh or frozen mixed berries 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) lime juice 
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) agave or simple syrup

    Instructions:

    1. Add a handful of ice (3โ€“6 cubes), tequila, berries, lime juice, and agave to a blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. Pour into three 2-ounce (60 ml) shot glasses.

    24. Mad Scientist Sunrise

    Take the classic tequila sunrise but swap the orange juice for mango for these mad scientist-inspired shooters.

    three mango sunrise shots.

    Ingredients:

    • 3.5 ounces (105 ml) mango juice
    • 2.5 ounces (75 ml) tequila 

    Instructions:

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

    25. Midori Illusion

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

    three green midori illusion shots.

    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:

    1. 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.

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