30 Sweet & Fun Fruity Shot Recipes to Make or Order

Sure straight shots of tequila are effective, but for the most part, they aren't super smooth. And when we're out to have fun, we'd prefer a sweet or fruity shot that goes down easily and tastes great on the way. So whether you're headed out to a bar or making them at home, we have some tasty fruit-flavored shots that'll go down nice and easy. 

Sweet and Sour Citrus Fruity Shot Recipes

We always like a little sour with our sweet, and these citrusy shots are just the thing. With perfectly balanced flavor, these are the fruity shots you'll come back to again and again.

Haybale Garden Shot

Surprise! Lemon, cucumber, and gin are a fab combo that tastes like a summer day in the garden. We love the herbal freshness of this yummy shot. It's so good that you may just want to sip it instead of shooting it. Do whatever feels right.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ ounce elderflower liqueur (or simple syrup)
• 1 ounce cucumber-flavored gin
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and cucumber gin.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Lemon Drop Shot

Lemon drops are some of our favorite sweet and sour fruity cocktails, and this fruity shot is just a super-tasty smaller version of that. We promise you'll love it. 

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce simple syrup
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce citron vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and citron vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a shot glass.

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Lemonhead Shot

Want a shot that'll make you feel like a kid again in the most grownup of ways? We were big fans of Lemonheads candy (so puckery sweet), and this fruity shot perfectly captures the essence. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ ounce lemon-infused simple syrup
• 1 ounce citron vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, lemon-infused simple syrup, and citron vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Key Lime Shot

We love the combo of lime juice and gin, so naturally, this shot is going to taste great. We love using tiny key limes with their natural sweetness and bright citrus flavor. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce freshly squeezed key lime juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ½ ounce gin
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the key lime juice, simple syrup, and gin.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Pink Lemonade Shot

If you're in a bar and you want a pink lemonade shot, just order a shot of sweet, smooth Pink Whitney. Or, make this yummy version at home. 

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce grenadine
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the grenadine, lemon juice, and vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Sandstorm Shot

Sure, we specifically mentioned tequila shots as particularly burny, but not all tequila (usually just the cheap stuff). And this sweet agave and lemon tequila shot is smooth and fruity. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce agave syrup
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce silver tequila
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the agave syrup, lemon juice, and tequila.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Creamsicle Shot

If you're like us, you still long for the nostalgic orange-vanilla goodness that is a creamsicle. We've got your back with this sweet shot.

Ingredients

• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
• ¼ ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce vanilla vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine orange juice, simple syrup, and vanilla vodka. 
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Very Berry Fruity Shots

Yum, berries. We think the flavor of berries is the perfect addition to a shot, and balancing flavors is essential. Our berry shot ideas will make your next shot experience smooth sailing. 

Blackberry Bramble Shot

Blackberries remind us of sunny days in late July, picking sun-warmed fruit off the vines (if the birds have left any behind). This sweet shot tastes just like summer in a tiny glass. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce blackberry liqueur
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 ounce gin
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, and gin.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Strawberry Rhubarb Shot

Strawberries and rhubarb are another summer flavor we absolutely love. The combo of sweet strawberry and tart rhubarb is a summer party for your mouth. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce strawberry liqueur
• ½ freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce rhubarb vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberry liqueur, lemon juice, and rhubarb vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill. 
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Blueberry Shooter

Pack as much sweet, juicy blueberry as you can into a single shot glass. Go on, we dare you.

Ingredient

• ¼ ounce blueberry simple syrup
• ¼ ounce blueberry juice
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce blueberry vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the simple syrup, blueberry juice, lemon juice, and blueberry vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Blushing Bride Shot

Bachelorette party or bridal shower on the horizon? These sweet, low-alcohol shots are a fizzy, perfect way to get the party started.

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce raspberry syrup
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ ounce raspberry vodka
• Ice
• Prosecco, chilled
• Raspberries for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass. 
4. Top off with chilled prosecco and garnish with a raspberry.

Jelly Donut

This is a yummy shot to order at a bar, but it's also super easy to make at home. And it tastes shockingly like a raspberry jelly donut. 

Ingredients

• ½ ounce Chambord
• ½ ounce RumChata

Instructions

1. Pour Chambord into a shot glass.
2. Carefully pour RumChata over the back of a spoon to layer the shot.

Ring Around the Raspberry Bush

This fruity shot is so easy that it doesn't even require shaking. But dang, is it tasty.

Ingredients

• ¾ ounce of raspberry liqueur, chilled
• ¾ ounce of citron vodka, chilled

Instructions

1. In a shot glass, combine both ingredients.
2. Mix with a stirring stick.

Strawberry Fields Forever

We're all about a The Beatles-themed shot, so let's go down to strawberry fields forever with this sweet shot.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce strawberry liqueur
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ounce white rum
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberry liqueur, lemon juice, and rum.
2. Add ice and shake to chill. 
3. Strain into a shot glass.

More Fruity Shots You're Going to Love

So many fruits to choose from, so little time. Fortunately, you have the rest of your life to sample all these sweet and fruity shots. No better time to start than now (or at 5 PM). 

Baby Bottle Pop Shot

More on the tart side of the fruity spectrum, this baby bottle pop shot will leave your mouth just as tingly as the candy always does.

Ingredients

• 1 lime wedge
• Sugar
• ½ ounce sour apple liqueur
• 1 ounce vodka

Instructions

1. Take a shot glass and coat the rim in lime juice, using the lime wedge, and dip it in the sugar.
2. In a mixing glass, combine the apple liqueur and the vodka. Add ice and stir.
3. Strain into the shot glass.

Cranapple Shot

With a zip of ginger as a surprise finish, this cranapple shot is like a spicy version of the juice.

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¼ ounce cranberry liqueur
• ¼ ounce ginger liqueur
• ¾ ounce ounce apple vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, cranberry liqueur, ginger liqueur, and apple vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Harvest Shot

Warm fall flavors of apple and pear with cinnamon simple syrup? So yum. 

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
• ¼ ounce lemon juice
• ½ ounce pear vodka
• ½ ounce apple vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cinnamon simple syrup, lemon juice, pear vodka, and apple vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Mystic Mango Shot

Tropical fruits? Yes, please! You're going to love this sensational fruity shot.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce mango juice
• ½ ounce orange liqueur
• ½ ounce rum
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the mango juice, orange liqueur, and rum.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Peachy Keen Shot

Peaches and whiskey make a lovely combo. Add brown sugar bourbon? Oh yum!

Ingredients

• ½ ounce peach schnapps
• 1 ounce brown sugar bourbon

Instructions

1. In a shot glass, combine all the ingredients.
2. Mix with a stirring stick.

Scottish Sundown Shot

If you're looking for a more unusual shot recipe, turn to this Scottish sundown shot which combines pear juice with agave nectar and scotch whisky.

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce pear juice
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ ounce agave nectar
• 1 ounce Scotch whisky
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the pear juice, agave nectar, and Scotch.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Sour Apple Shot

We love anything that makes us pucker, and this simple two-ingredient shot does just that.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce sweet and sour mix
• 1 ounce sour apple vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the sweet and sour mix and apple vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

The Godfather II Shot

Inspired by the original Godfather recipe, this sequel of a shot introduces apricot brandy into the winning combo.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce amaretto
• ½ ounce apricot brandy
• ½ ounce Scotch

Instructions

1. In a shot glass, combine all ingredients.
2. Stir.

Banana Cream Pie Shot

This is so sweet and creamy, it will hardly taste boozy at all. That's the best way to take a shot in our opinion.

Ingredients

• ¾ ounces RumChata
• ¾ ounce banana liqueur
• Ice
• Crushed graham crackers for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the RumChata and banana liqueur.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass and garnish with crushed graham crackers.

Chopping Down the Cherry Tree Shot

With its rich color and bursts of cherry flavor, this shot recipe would wow even America's most popular Founding Father.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce chocolate liqueur
• 1 ounce cherry vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the chocolate liqueur and cherry vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Fruity Pebbles Shot

If you're a fan of the classic fruity breakfast cereal, you should mix up this two-ingredient shot recipe.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce grenadine
• 1 ounce Loopy vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Melon Ball Shot

A bright green shot that tastes like melons may just be the fruity shot the doctor ordered. Check your prescription to be sure. 

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce pineapple juice
• ¼ ounce Midori
• 1 ounce vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Pink Flamingo Shot

As legendary as the hotel it's named after, this shot is delightfully simple, but boy is it good.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce pineapple juice
• ½ ounce grenadine syrup
• ½ ounce passionfruit vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the pineapple juice, grenadine, and vodka.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass. 

Pleased as Punch Shot

All of your friends will be pleased as punch to see you whipping up this fruity shot recipe.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce fruit punch
• 1 ounce cherry vodka
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the fruit punch and cherry vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Melon Monday Shot

For something to chase away the Monday blues, take a stab at making this melon Monday shot, which combines watermelon pucker, watermelon juice, and tequila.

Ingredients

• ¼ ounce watermelon pucker
• ¼ ounce watermelon juice
• 1 ounce tequila
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the watermelon pucker, watermelon juice, and tequila.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Tropical Joy

Take a one-way trip to the tropics with this shot recipe that'll take you to the tropics without the sunburn.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce Malibu rum
• ½ ounce pineapple vodka
• ½ ounce banana liqueur
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, vodka, and banana liqueur.
2. Add ice and shake to chill.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

Vitamin C Never Tasted So Good

Fruity shots are teeny-tiny delights that wake up your palate and get the party started. And we're calling them "healthy" because fruit. So if you're a fruit fanatic looking for a good time, give these sweet shots a try.