One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, why? Those shots aren't always fun. So put that bottle of tequila and the salt shaker down. Turn instead to these ideas. These are the fun shots, the party shots, the shots that will have you shooting them back again and again. Grab your dancing shoes, because these shots are jiving with flavor and fun.
14 Fun Shot Ideas
There are shots, and then there are shots you don't cringe at the idea of taking. This selection of fun shots is one that'll have you smiling. Screenshot then get throwing them back!
- Forest Fire Shot
- Cinnamon Toast Shot
- S'Mores Shot
- Girl Scout Cookie Shot
- Apple Jack Shot
- Tropical Joy Shot
- Nutella Shot
- Barney Grows Up Shot
- The Snowbird Shot
- The Gin Joint Shot
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel Shot
- Lemon Drop Shot
- Washington Apple Shot
- Cherry Cheesecake Shot
Forest Fire Shot
Grab yourself a nice peaty, smoky Scotch whisky to start. That'll be all you need for the smoky flavor, while the pine syrup, or mugolio, will make the flavors of a pine forest pop.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces smoky single malt Scotch whisky
- ½ ounce pine syrup or mugolio
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Scotch, and pine syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Cinnamon Toast Shot
Just like when you had a friend sleep over and you poured yourself two bowls of the best cereal in your house, you can pour up two fun shots that taste like childhood. This makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces RumChata
- 1½ ounces cinnamon whiskey
- 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata, cinnamon whiskey, and butterscotch schnapps.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glasses.
S'mores Shot
No need to sit around a campfire for these s'mores. Not only are these the s'mores shots fun shots to make, but they've even more fun as you reminisce about all those nights playing ghost in the graveyard. Perfect, since this recipe makes two shots.
Although the garnishes are optional, they make the shot extra fun. You'll need a kitchen blowtorch to toast the marshmallows.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup and ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs for rim
- 1 ounce RumChata
- 1 ounce marshmallow flavored vodka
- 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- Ice
- 2 large marshmallows and 1 wooden skewer, broken in half, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour chocolate syrup on a plate, spreading it around evenly.
- Pour graham cracker crumbs on another plate.
- Dip the rim of two shot glasses in the chocolate syrup, then into the graham crackers to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata, marshmallow vodka, and chocolate liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared shot glasses.
- With each marshmallow on a skewer, carefully toast marshmallow.
- Garnish with toasted marshmallow.
Girl Scout Cookie Shot
Chocolate mint cookies from the Girl Scouts only come around in the spring, but you can enjoy the adult version of this perennial favorite any time with this shot recipe. Which is a relief, because how else could we get by without that minty chocolate goodness? Call up a friend. This recipe makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, peppermint schnapps, vanilla vodka, and chocolate liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glasses.
Apple Jack
Remember the magic of starting the morning with a bowl of Apple Jacks? Relive those glory days. But also, definitely head to the store to grab a box, because life isn't the same without it.
Ingredients
- 1 ounces green apple schnapps
- 1 ounce cinnamon tequila
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, green apple schnapps, and cinnamon tequila.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Tropical Joy
Are you a fan of sweet and easy fruity shots? Looking for a tiny taste of the tropics without having to pack a suitcase? You and a friend will love this fun and fruity shot. Don't forget your SPF! Makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces pineapple vodka
- 1½ ounces Malibu rum
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple vodka, rum, and banana liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two shot glasses.
Nutella Shot
Your favorite sandwich spread in shot form? Heck yeah. And if you want to take it a step further, you can turn this fun shot into an easy drinking cocktail by serving over ice. This makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1½ ounces chocolate liqueur
- 1½ ounces hazelnut liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, and hazelnut liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two shot glasses.
Barney Grows Up
Not only can you enjoy Barney the dinosaur as a cocktail, but you can sing along to those songs with this shot, too. This tiny purple cocktail is vibrantly violet and tastes pretty good, too. This makes two shots.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces grape schnapps
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce amaretto liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, grape schnapps, vanilla vodka, and amaretto.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two shot glasses.
The Snowbird
From the cold of Canada in the winter to the warmth and sandy beaches of the Sunshine State, this is a great shot that combines the two into a toasty shot. This makes two servings.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Canadian whisky
- 1 ounce Drambuie
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Canadian whisky, Drambuie, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into two shot glasses.
Gin Joint
Dry gin is the perfect foil for orange and licorice flavors for a shot that'll knock your socks off.
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, bitters, and sambuca.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Shot
No, you don't need to break out your chocolate chips for this shot. You just need to have some faith that it's magic in a shot glass.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge and pinch of salt for rim
- 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
- 1 ounce whipped cream vodka
- Ice
- Salt
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the salt on a saucer, dip just a small piece of the rim into the salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, hazelnut liqueur, and whipped cream vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Lemon Drop Shot
The classic lemon drop martini, but in shot form? What could be more fun? Especially for those of us who are prone to spilling their martini glass.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce citron vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon wheel with sugar sprinkled on it for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, citron vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Garnish with sugared lemon wheel.
Washington Apple Shot
Few shots are as iconic, delicious, and fun to take as the Washington apple. And if you really fall head over heals, you can enjoy this crisp shot as a drink on ice.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce whiskey
- ¾ ounce cranberry juice
- ¾ ounce green apple liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, cranberry juice, and green apple liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Cherry Cheesecake Shot
No room for dessert? Why not have a fun shot instead? The cherry cheesecake shot hits the spot without needing to down some antacids after.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce grenadine
- ¼ ounce pineapple juice
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, grenadine, and pineapple juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Popular and Fun Shot Recipes
If you're looking for more shots, try these. Some are popular, some are novel, and all are good party fun.
- Green tea shot: Who knew whiskey could bring tea time to the bar?
- Bazooka Joe shot: Blue like a tropical cocktail, it tastes exactly like bubble gum. It can only be mixology magic.
- Vodka Jell-O shots: Learn to make this popular party favorite.
- Sweet shots: Discover delicious Irish cream and butterscotch schnapps shooters for a sweet and tasty shot.
- Snakebite: This classic shot has flavored whiskey and lime juice.
- Amaretto shots: Amaretto, which has a lovely almond flavor, makes a perfect shot base.
- Mexican candy shot: It's a little sweet, a little heat, and a little tequila. What could be better?
- Scooby snack shot: If you're a Scooby-Doo fan, then you can't go wrong with this fun shot! Zoiks!
- Blue gummy bear shot: Feel like a kid again with everyone's favorite gummy bear color/flavor, only in a magical alcohol shot.
- Beer shot: It looks like a tiny little beer, but it tastes like a vanilla-flavored dream.
- Zodiac shots: Give each guest their own custom shooter based on their sun sign.
Live It Up With Fun Shots
Cheers to shots that are fun and hit the spot. Grab your pals, hit the liquor store, and stock up on the ingredients for your favorite shot (or three!) The fun doesn't start until the shot glasses are bottoms up. Any of these, and you're sure to have a blast.
