35 St. Patrick's Day Shots

1. Irish Car Bomb

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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.

2. Irish Frog

The bright green layer in this shot makes it perfect for St. Patty's Day. Plus, you'll get some practice layering shots with this recipe.

• 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.

8. Green Demon Shots

Midori is the perfect green liquor for St. Patrick's Day! This shot has the perfect sweet melon flavors.

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.

9. Wicked Green Punch Shooters

A tropical-tasting shot that goes down easy? Yes, please!

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.

10. 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 (7.5 ml) blue curaçao 
• 0.25 ounce (7.5 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.

11. Green Prosecco Shooters

These shots are super simple, super light, and super refreshing. And, the green Prosecco shooters are an elegant way to get any 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. 

12. Green Punch

Enjoy a light and tasty shot with the perfect balance of sweetness and strength. The combination of Midori and blue curaçao makes pretty green-colored shots.

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.

13. 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. 

14. 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 Midori, lemon juice, 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.

15. Midori Sour Shots

Enjoy a sweet and sour blend of lime and melon flavors with this simple and delicious shooter recipe. You'll have fun with this electric green shot!

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.

16. Midori Splice

A tasty tropical drink combining pineapple, melon, and coconut flavors. You'll love this bright and fun flavor combo.

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, 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. 

17. 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.

18. 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. 

19. Atomic Dog

A super sweet, tropical blend of alcohols that makes for a tasty green treat. A few drops of food coloring make this a pretty deep green color.

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.

20. 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.

21. Midori Daiquiri

Want a simple shot? Mix up a 3-ingredient blend of rum, melon liqueur, and lime to create 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.

22. Blended Green Daiquiri

Try these fun blended shots with a 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.

23. 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.

24. Green Margaritas

Use the fruity melon flavors of Midori to make a vibrant green margarita. Perfect for any tequila lover on St. Patty's Day.

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. 

25. Blended Green Margarita

These neon green blended margarita shots are a fun non-traditional way to celebrate!

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.

26. 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. 

27. 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. 

28. Green Tea Shots

This is a classic shot at the bar, and now you can learn how to make it (even better) 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, 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.

29. ABC

This fun layered shot showcases an iconic St. Patty's Day liqueur, Baileys Irish cream.

• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Amaretto liqueur
• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Baileys Irish Cream
• ½ ounce (15 ml) chilled Cognac

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

31. B-52

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

• 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.

33. Oatmeal Cookie

What's better than a shot that tastes like a cookie? I promise you're going to love this one!

• 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.