Shot Glass Cocktail Recipes

Shot glass serves as more than just a vessel; it sets the tone for playful, bold, and spirited moments. These small servings invite gatherings to slow down, share laughter, and mark occasions with style. Each sip carries a sense of intensity, perfect for making memories in an instant. Their size gives room for creativity, allowing layered flavors and striking colors to shine. What follows is a collection that proves big impressions can come in the smallest glasses.

Absolute Favourites

Lemon Drop Shot

A vibrant and zesty vodka shot that perfectly balances sweet and sour, served with a signature sugared rim and a lemon wedge.

Green Tea Shot

A popular and deceptively smooth shot that balances sweet peach and sour citrus with the smoothness of Irish whiskey.

Jello Shot

A fun and colorful party starter made from flavored gelatin, water, and vodka, served chilled until solid.

Baby Guinness

A sweet and creamy layered shot that cleverly mimics the appearance of a tiny pint of Guinness stout.

All-Time Classics

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot

A creamy and spicy shot that remarkably tastes just like the popular breakfast cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Tequila Slammer

A simple and explosive two-ingredient drink of tequila and sparkling soda, famous for being slammed on a surface to activate its fizz before being drunk quickly.

White Gummy Bear Shot

A sweet and fruity shot that remarkably tastes just like a white gummy bear candy.

Chocolate Cake Shot

A popular and surprisingly deceptive party shot that combines hazelnut liqueur and citrus vodka to magically replicate the taste of chocolate cake when chased with a sugared lemon.

Timeless Icons

Blow Job Shot

A creamy and sweet layered shot with coffee and Irish cream liqueurs, topped with whipped cream, famously consumed without using hands.

B-52

A visually striking, layered shot with distinct tiers of coffee, Irish cream, and orange liqueurs.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Shot

A sweet, layered shot that tastes remarkably like a pineapple upside-down cake.

Jolly Rancher Shot

A sweet and fruity shot that tastes remarkably like the popular green apple hard candy.

Legendary Picks

Three Wise Men

A powerful shot made from equal parts of three iconic whiskies: Scotch, Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey.

B-51

A creamy and nutty layered shot that's a delightful twist on the classic B-52, featuring hazelnut liqueur.

Dragon's Breath Shot

A visually striking and intensely spicy layered shot combining a sweet herbal liqueur with fiery cinnamon schnapps.

Prairie Fire

A notoriously spicy shot combining tequila with several dashes of hot sauce for a fiery kick.