Jello Shots, Directions, Recipes and Tips

The Art Of The Jello Shot

You can make jello shots with almost any type of alcohol, but you should adjust the proportions of alcohol and cold water to ensure that the shot still sets. The higher the proof of the alcohol, the more water that is required for it to set. (1 cup=8 ounces)


    IF Proof=30-50 then use Alcohol=13 ounces and Cold Water=3 ounces

    IF Proof=80-100 then use Alcohol=10 ounces and Cold Water=6 ounces

    IF Proof=150-200 then use Alcohol=6 ounces and Cold Water=10 ounces


Use of different alcohol for jello shots

    Vodka jello shot: This is quite possibly the most popular spirit to be used for making jello shots. Since vodka is practically flavorless, any jello shot made with this will have a stronger powder taste. Although some connoisseur can tell which vodka is used during the boiling process, this remains to be the most used alcohol choice for making jello shots

    Rum jello shot: Rum jello shots have a more sweeter taste in jello and will provide your jello with a more sugary taste. Should you choose to use coconut rum to make jello shots, be sure to note that it will take the taste from the original flavor of the jello shot itself. Spirit of choice for making this jello shot is bacardi rum or captain morgan coconut rum.

    Tequila jello shot: Tequila jello shots are quite rare but they do exist. These jello shots are infused with tequila for the strong taste of tequila. These jello shots will hit you hard, so be advised to take these in moderation. The best tequila jello shot is the sauza lime tequila jello shot

    Misc jello shot: These jello shots generally use either a mix drink as jello shot or one of the following for spirit: goldschlager, ouzo, jack daniels, southern comfort etc.. These jello shots are really taste oriented, so these jello shots might taste great or bad!

Convert (almost) any cocktail into a Jelly Shot:

You may be surprised by these results, but you can make almost any classic cocktail recipe into a jelly shot. If you get the mixture right the final product will be better than using the flavored Jell-O Shot recipe above. The key is to get the proportions correct and to take into consideration the amount of sugar. Try Manhattan Jelly Shots, Mint Julep Jelly Shots, Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shots, Margarita Jelly Shots, Whiskey Sour Jelly Shots or any of your favorite cocktails.
Basic directions and tips:

    Use unflavored gelatin (usually comes in 1/4 ounce packets).

    You will want to add a small amount of sugar to reduce the tartness of the finished jelly shot. Simple syrup works best and if you use it, it can take the place of a portion of the water.

    Add boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Use approximately 1/3 of the total sum of the other liquid ingredients.

    Mix the liquids using the same ratio as you would for the regular cocktail recipe and add them to the gelatin mixture. You want to plan on having between 7-9 ounces (water included) of liquid for one 1/4 ounce packet of gelatin.

    Add food coloring. Many of these concoctions will not be very pleasing to the eye. So add small amounts of food coloring, a little at a time, mixing as you go until you have the color you want. Distinguish a variety shots by using different colors for each: Yellow Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shots, Red Planter's Punch Jelly Shots, etc.

    Refrigerate until cool.

    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.

    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)

    Serve cold.

Jello shots can be served in shot glasses, and can be virtually any color. Many, though, prefer jello shots in paper cups which can be turned inside out to free the jello from the cup. Even Large Jello Molds can be used, If you do serve jello shots in shot glasses, be sure to also provide knives, toothpicks, or some other mechanism to free the shot from the glass. Alternatively, warming the glass will cause the jello shot to slide free which can be accomplished by steeping them in warm water for less than a minute.

If you are planning a jello shot party, consider diluting your shots with more cold water and less alcohol. Since the alcohol is contained within the jello, it is absorbed more slowly and even experienced drinkers will often underestimate how much they have had to drink. They will also be less expensive, can be more often enjoyed, and your party will last longer.


Various Recipes of Jello Shots


Whiskey Sour Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Banana Whiskey Sour into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    2 oz fresh lemon juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    4 oz whiskey
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the whiskey and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold


Margarita Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Margarita into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz fresh lime juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    3 oz white tequila
    2 oz triple sec
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the tequila, triple sec and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold.


Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Banana Daiquiri into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz lime juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    3 oz rum
    3 oz crème de banane
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the rum, banana liqueur and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets .(At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold.


Jell-o Jiggler Shots recipe
    1 1/4 cups vodka
    1 large box jello
    2 packets unflavored gelatin
    1 1/4 cups boiling water
Mix jell-o and unflavored gellatin in a bowl. Add the boiling water. Wait a few minutes to cool and add vodka. Pour into a pan and refrigerate until solidified. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Jello Shots recipe
    1 package watermelon jell-o
    1 cup boiling water
    1 cup Malibu® coconut rum
Mix hot water and jello. Add rum. Pour into 2 ounce cups. Serve after the jello has set.

Jello-Shot Supreme recipe
    1 large package black cherry jell-o
    2 cups hot water
    2 cups DeKuyper® Peachtree schnapps
Bring water to a boil. Mix with a large package of black cherry jello. Then add peachtree schnapps, mix well. Pour into small plastic shots or 2 oz. containers. Chill and enjoy.

Malibu Jello recipe
    1 package peach passion-fruit jello
    1 cup water
    1 cup Malibu® coconut rum
Boil the water and add to peach passion fruit jello. Allow to dissolve for 2 minutes. Add the malibu rum and pour into shot glasses or one-ounce cups found in party stores. Chill for four hours before serving.

Midori Jello Shots recipe
    2 large boxes lime jell-o
    1 packet unflavored gelatin
    1 fifth Midori® melon liqueur
    1 cup water

1. Warm the bottle of midori so that it is hot to the touch, by first loosening the cap half way, then set the entire bottle in a saucepan half full of water on high heat.

2. Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil then stir in the jello and gelatin until dissolved. Stir in hot midori. Pour mixture into a flat bottom pan and slice into cubes when cooled, or place in small cups.

Hawaii jello shots
    3 ounces of beefeater gin
    3 ounces of triple sec
    6 ounces of water
    3 ounces of pineapple jello


Lemon lime jello shot
    6 ounces of Smirnoff lime/lemon vodka
    6 ounces of water
    3 ounces of lime jello


Rum and Coke jello shot
    1 small box Cherry Jell-O (no black cherry)
    1 cup boiling Coca-Cola
    1/2 cup cold Coca-Cola
    1/2 cup white Rum


Amaretto Orange jello shot
    Two small boxes (or one large) Orange Jell-O
    One cup boiling water
    One-half cup Amaretto
    Amaretto lime jello shot
    Two small boxes (or one large) lime Jell-O
    One cup boiling water
    One-half cup Amaretto
    Dash of lemon juice


Lime-Lemon jello shot
    One small box lemon Jell-O
    One small box lime Jell-O
    One cup boiling water
    One-half cup light rum
    Purple amaretto jello shot
    Two small boxes (or one large) grape Jell-O
    One cup boiling water
    One-half cup Amaretto
    Dash of Vodka


Sex on the beach 2 jello shot
    2 cups water (Boiling) to Melt Jello in BIG POT
    3 Boxes Grape Jello
    3 Boxes Cranberry/Rasberry Jello
    3 Boxes Strawberry Jello
    1 Can Frozen Grape Juice
    1 Can Frozen Cranberry/Rasberry Juice
    3 Cups Peach Schnapps
    3 Cups Vodka


Sex on the beach jello shot 1
    6 ounces of vodka
    6 ounces of fuzzy peach schnapps
    12 ounces of water
    3 ounces of cranberry jello mix
    3 ounces of orange jello mix


Berry Berry Jello Shooters Recipe

Ingredients:
    1 small Berry Blue Jell-O gelatin
    1 cup Boiling water
    1/2 cup Cold water
    1/2 cup Strawberry Schnapps
Directions:
Mix as directed on box, using schnapps with the cold water. Pour into small paper cups or into a pan and refrigerate. If using pan method, cut into squares to serve.

This recipe for Berry Berry Jello Shooters serves/makes 10


Test Tube Tooters, Chemistry Class 404


Drift recipe

2/8 oz absinthe herbal liqueur
3/8 oz Bacardi white rum
3/8 oz Bailey's Irish cream

Slowly pour Bailey's around the top of the test tube, then add the rum. Float the absinthe on top. Light the absinthe and let it burn for about 5 seconds. Blow it out and enjoy.

Serve in; Test tube

Alcohol; 37% ( 74 proof )


Gina recipe

    1/4 oz Captain Morgan spiced rum
    1/4 oz Southern Comfort peach liqueur
    1/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur
    1 splash cranberry juice
    1 splash pineapple juice

Pour alcohol into a shot glass first. Splash a bit of pineapple juice in, then fill with cranberry juice, and garnish with a cherry on top. This is great if you mix it and pour it into a test tube to shoot.


MagFest Mule recipe

    1/2 oz 151 proof rum
    1/2 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
    1/2 oz Midori melon liqueur
    1/2 oz amaretto almond liqueur

Mix equal amounts of each ingredient and pour into test tube chill before serving.

Serve in; Test tube

Alcohol; 35% (71 proof)


Night Stalker recipe

    1/4 oz vodka
    1/4 oz Smirnoff Ice Triple Black
    1/4 oz Aftershock Hot & Cool cinnamon schnapps
    1/4 oz Jagermeister herbal liqueur

Put it all together in a jar and shake well.

Serve in; Test tube

WILD THING
19 oz. Wildberry Schnapps
11 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Club Soda

PEACH PIRATE
17 oz Peach Schnapps
8 oz Captain Morgan
7 oz Orange Juice

SLAM DUNK
16 oz Southern Comfort
8 oz Cranberry Juice
8 ox Orange Juice

GIRL SCOUT NOOKIE
5 oz Kahlua
10 oz Peppermint Schnapps
17 oz Cream

FUZZ BUSTER
12 oz Peach Schnapps
6 oz Vodka
6 oz Wildberry Schnapps
8 oz Orange Juice

ROOT BEER
10 oz Vodka
5 oz Galliano
17 oz Coke

RED HOT LOVER
16 oz Red Hot Schnapps
8 oz Orange Juice
8 oz Cranberry Juice

BANANA FLIPS
1/2 Crème de Banana
1/2 Half & Half

BIG FAT ONE
8 oz Midori
8 oz Stoli
8 oz Triple Sec
8 ox Orange Juice

PEACH ON THE BEACH
15 oz Peach Schnapps
7 oz Vodka
5 oz Orange Juice
5 oz Cranberry Juice

CHERRY LIFESAVERS
8 oz Cherry Brandy
5 oz Crème de Almond
5 oz Sour Mix
14 oz Squirt

BODY CHEMISTRY
15 oz Southern Comfort
15 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Rose's Lime Juice

PECKERHEAD
7 oz Amaretto
7 oz Yukon Jack
18 oz Pineapple Juice

SLIPPERY NUTS
1/2 Butterscotch Schnapps
1/2 Kahlua

HOOTER
9 oz Amaretto
7 oz Vodka
2 oz Grenadine
14 oz Orange Juice

CHOCOLATE RATTLESNAKE
8 oz DARK Crème de Cocao
8 oz Peppermint Schnapps
(or White Crème de Menthe)
16 oz Bailey's Irish Cream

JOLLY RANCHER
7 oz Midori
8 oz Apple Schnapps
7 oz Sour Mix
10 oz Club Soda

NINJA TURTLE
16 oz Maui Blue Schnapps
8 oz Orange Juice
8 oz Pineapple Juice

SUMMER FREEZE
8 oz Southern Comfort
8 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Sour Mix
7 oz Orange Juice
7 oz Cranberry Juice

FLORIDA JOY
10 oz Absolut Citron
18 oz Grapefruit Juice
4 oz Triple Sec

Fuck ME UP
6 oz Southern Comfort
6 oz Myers DARK Rum
2 oz Grenadine
9 oz Pineapple Juice
9 oz Orange Juice

ROYAL CHILL
16 oz Crown Royal
4 oz Amaretto
12 oz Half & Half

ROYAL SCHNAPREME
2 parts Crown Royal
1 part Peppermint Schnapps

FIRE BIRD
10 oz Absolut Peppar
22 oz Cranberry Juice

BERRY COMFORTABLE
8 oz Southern Comfort
8 oz Amaretto
14 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Club Soda

BLUE MOTORCYCLES
4 oz Vodka
4 oz Gin
4 oz Rum
4 oz Blue Curacao
4 oz Sour Mix
12 oz 7up

ROBIN'S NEST
16 oz Gin
4 oz Apricot Brandy
12 oz Sour Mix

WINDJAMMER
12 oz Cranberry Schnapps
8 oz Key Largo Schnapps
12 oz Pineapple Juice

SEX ON THE BAYOU
8 oz Southern Comfort
6 oz Chambord
10 oz Pineapple Juice


How To Float a DRINK


Layering a drink is the third oldest drink preparation technique, and it was most popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, especially in Europe, where bartenders concocted “pousse-cafes”: beautiful drinks composed of layer upon layer of liquor, liqueur, and syrup.

Layering is also referred to as "floating" and works like this: the ingredients are poured into a shot glass one at a time in the order listed. They are carefully poured over a bar spoon so as to keep the layers separate. Heaviest gravity first followed by lighter ones (see Drinks gravity Chart).The layers remain separate because of the difference in density and sugar content. The drink can be poured to within 2 mm of the top of the glass. As a technique, layering only affects the drink in so far as you taste the different layers in order.

BAR TIP=Layered shots work even better when the ingredients and glasses are chilled.

LAYER your first drink, the B52, Probably no shooter is better known than this brown bombshell. In a shooter glass, layer the following ingredients carefully, in the listed order:
    A-0.5 oz. Coffee liqueur
    B-0.5 oz. Irish Cream
    C-0.5 oz. Triple Sec
If you are feeling venturous, light the top layer at the very last minute and serve it flaming.

Drinks Gravity Chart


The following lists the gravities of several popular alcohols listed from heaviest to lightest. As a rule the greater the difference in gravities, the easier it is to keep two alcohols from mixing.

Remember: Heaviest first, as the lighter alcohol will float on the heavier one. and the tip of Layered shots work even better when the ingredients and glasses are chilled.


Name and Gravity


Grenadine 1.18
Crème de Cassis 1.18
Anisette 1.175
Crème de Noyaux 1.165
Crème de Almond 1.16
Coffee liqueur 1.14
Crème de Banana 1.14
Crème de Cacao 1.14
White Crème de Cacao 1.14
Kahlua 1.14
Coffee Liquor 1.13
Parfait d'Amour 1.13
Cherry liqueur 1.12
Green Crème de Menthe 1.12
Strawberry liqueur 1.12
White Crème de Menthe 1.12
Blue Curacao 1.11
Galliano 1.11
Amaretto 1.1
Blackberry Liquor 1.1
Apricot Liquor 1.09
Tia Maria 1.09
Triple sec 1.09
Amaretto di Saranno 1.08
Drambuie 1.08
Frangelico 1.08
Orange Curacao 1.08
Benedictine D.O.M. 1.07
Campari 1.06
Apricot brandy 1.06
Blackberry brandy 1.06
Cherry brandy 1.06
Peach brandy 1.06
Fruit Flavoured Brandies 1.06
Yellow Chartreuse 1.06
Midori Melon Liquor 1.05
Rock and Rye 1.05
Benedictine 1.04
Brandy 1.04
Cherry Liquor 1.04
Cointreau 1.04
Kummel 1.04
Peach liqueur 1.04
Peppermint schnapps 1.04
Sloe gin 1.04
Green Chartreuse 1.01
Water 1
Tuaca 0.98
Southern Comfort 0.97

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Jello Shots, Directions, Recipes and Tips

Test Tube Tooters, Chemistry Class 404

Content Ingredient Index

Alabama Slammer- sloe gin, Amaretto, Southern Comfort

Apocalypse Now- tequila, dry vermouth, Irish cream liqueur

B-52- coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, orange liqueur

Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shot- rum, crème de banane, gelatin

Beam Me Up Scotty- coffee liqueur, crème de banane, Irish cream liqueur

Big Bamboo- 151 rum, dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, bitters

Blow Job- Bailey's Irish cream liqueur, Amaretto

Buttery Nipple- buttershots, Irish cream liqueur

Earthquake- Canadian whiskey, Plymouth Gin, Pernod

Girl Scout Cookie- coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, peppermint schnapps

Gladiator- Amaretto, Southern Comfort, 7-Up, orange juice

Grape Granstaff- grape pucker, Black Haus, Wilderberry

Grasshopper- crème de menthe, crème de cacao, light cream

Irish Car Bomb- Irish whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, Guinness lager beer

Irish Flag- crème de menthe, Irish cream liqueur, orange liqueur

Jäger Bomb- Jägermeister, Red Bull

Jell-O Shot- vodka, Jell-O

Jelly Bean- blackberry brandy or grenadine, annisette or sambuca, Southern Comfort

Kamikaze- vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice

Kool Aid- Midori, Amaretto, cranberry juice

Lemon Drop- vodka, lemon wedge, sugar

M&M- Amaretto, coffee liqueur

Melon Ball- vodka, melon liqueur, pineapple juice

Margarita Jelly Shot- white tequila, triple sec, gelatin

Nutty Irishman- Irish cream liqueur, Frangelico

Oatmeal Cookie- butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream liqueur, Jägermeister, cinnamon schnapps

Orgasm- Irish cream liqueur, peppermint schnapps

Paradise- apricot brandy, Plymouth Gin, orange juice

Peppermint Patty- crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, cream

Purple Hooter (also called, Purple Kamikaze, Raspberry Gimlet)- vodka, black raspberry liqueur, lime juice

Prairie Fire- tequila, Tabasco sauce

Red, White and Blue- blue curaçao, peach schnapps, grenadine

Russian Quaalude- vodka, hazelnut liqueur, Irish cream liqueur

Sangrita- tequila, camato juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Santa Shot- grenadine, green crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps

Slippery Nipple- sambuca, Irish cream liqueur

Snowball- brandy, peppermint schnapps, white crème de cacao

Tequila Fuego- tequila, Tabasco sauce, jalepeno, salt, lime wedge

Tequila Shot (Straight)- tequila, salt, lemon or lime wedge

Tequila Slammer (also called, Tequila Boom Boom, Tequilazo, Popper)-tequila, lemon-lime soda

Toastie- Amaretto, cinnamon schnapps

Tootsie Roll- vodka, coffee liqueur, orange juice

Voodoo- overproof rum, Tia Maria, rum cream

Whiskey Sour Jelly Shot- whiskey, gelatin

Z-28- tequila, crème de menthe, banana liqueur

Zambodian- vodka, blackberry brandy, pineapple juice

Zipper- tequila, Grand Mariner, Irish cream liqueur


Popular Recipes of Shooters and Shots


Alabama Slammer (shooter)

An Alabama Slammer is one of the best tasting shots out there. This chilled shot is often also made without sloe gin.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz sloe gin
    1 oz amaretto
    1 oz Southern Comfort
    dash of lemon juice
PREPARATION:
    Pour the amaretto, Southern Comfort and sloe gin in a chilled highball glass with ice.
    Add the dash of lemon juice.
    Stir well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Apocalypse Now (shooter)

This is not at all a shot for the faint of heart or people with sensitive taste buds.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/3 oz dry vermouth
    1/3 oz Irish cream liqueur
    1/3 oz tequila
PREPARATION:
    Pour the dry vermouth and tequila into a shot glass.
    Stir well.
    Slowly pour the Irish cream liqueur on top.


B-52 (shooter)

Coffee and Irish cream liqueurs are a delicious combination and the addition of an orange liqueur gives this popular shot a slight fruity taste. This also makes a great sipping cocktail when the ingredients are increased, keeping the same ratio, shaken and served in a chilled cocktail glass.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz coffee liqueur
    1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
    1/2 oz orange liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
    Stir well.
    Strain into a shot glass


Banana Daiquiri Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Banana Daiquiri into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz lime juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    3 oz rum
    3 oz crème de banane
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the rum, banana liqueur and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold.


Beam Me Up Scotty (shooter)

An interesting mix of coffee liqueur, crème de banane and Irish cream that creates a smooth, creamy shot. This shooter is also often layered directly in the shot glass, beginning with the coffee liqueur, then the crème de banane and topped off with Irish cream.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz coffee liqueur
    1/2 oz crème de banane
    1/2 oz Irish cream
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Big Bamboo (shooter)

The Big Bamboo is a tough shot that uses the two strongest rums. Shaking the sweet fruit flavors of the other ingredients hides the harshness of that combination here. This recipe makes 3-4 full shots, so it’s perfect for sharing with friends.

INGREDIENTS:
    2 oz 151-proof rum
    1 oz dark rum
    1/4 oz triple sec
    2 oz orange juice
    2 oz pineapple juice
    1/2 oz simple syrup
    dash of bitters
PREPARATION:
[ul}Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into 3 or 4 shot glasses.

Blow Job (shooter)

Forget the name, this shooter is absolutely delicious and very popular. I see rounds of Blow Jobs being made at the bar more often than any other shooter. The correct way to shoot a Blow Job is to place your hands behind your back, pick the glass up with your mouth, tilt your head back and drink.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/4 oz Bailey's Irish cream liqueur
    1/2 oz Amaretto almond liqueur
    whipped cream
PREPARATION:
    Pour the liqueurs into a shot glass.
    Top with whipped cream.


Buttery Nipple (shooter)

What a wonderful shot! This is not one that will ruin your night, instead a Buttery Nipple is a creamy delight that is fun to shoot with friends.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz buttershots liqueur
    1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour buttershots into a chilled shot glass.
    Float the Irish cream on top.


Earthquake (shooter)

An Earthquake is a wonderful combination of Canadian whiskey, the herbal flavors of Pernod and the smooth taste of Plymouth Gin. This will shake you up.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/3 oz Canadian whiskey
    1/3 oz Pernod
    1/3 oz Plymouth Gin
PREPARATION::
    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Gladiator (shooter)

A Gladiator is a drop shot. You pour the liqueurs into a shot glass, drop that glass into a larger glass filled with the mixers and "shoot" the entire drink.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz amaretto
    1/2 oz Southern Comfort
    7-Up
    orange juice
PREPARATION:
    Pour the two liqueurs into a shot glass.
    Drop the shot glass into an old-fashioned glass or other lowball glass.


Grape Granstaff

This is an enjoyable summer shooter. The liqueurs are all rather mild and do not have enough alcohol content to ruin your day (unless you have too many) and it tastes like those purple popsicles you had as a kid. The Grape Granstaff was created by a local bartender at Toad's Bar & Grill in Cedar Falls, Iowa and is gaining popularity in the Midwest.

INGREDIENTS:
    Grape Pucker
    Black Haus blackberry liqueur
    Wilderberry liqueur
    splash of soda water
PREPARATION:
    Pour equal amounts of the liqueurs into a mixing glass with ice.
    Add a splash of soda water.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Grasshopper (shooter)

Shooter version of the popular Grasshopper cocktail. The resulting shot is a light green color that will fit perfectly with your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz crème de menthe, green
    1/2 oz light cream
    1/2 oz crème de cacao
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Irish Car Bomb (shooter)

Another popular bar shot similar to the Jäger Bomb. You want to chug this drink right away or it will curdle and taste worst than it already does. This shot is not for the faint of heart.

INGREDIENTS:
    3/4 pint lager (Guinness)
    1/2 shot Irish cream liqueur
    1/2 shot Irish whiskey
PREPARATION:
    Pour the Irish cream liquer into a shot glass.
    Pour the Irish whiskey on top.
    Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug 3/4 of the way full and let settle.
    Drop the shot glass into the Guinness and chug.


Irish Flag (shooter)

Celebrate your pride in Ireland with this layered shot. Each liqueur is poured on top of the previous and represent the colors of the Irish flag. The three flavors are not the most complimentary but the effect is nice.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 part crème de menthe
    1 part Irish cream liqueur
    1 part orange liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour the crème de menthe into a shot glass.
    Float the Irish cream liqueur on top of the crème de menthe.
    Float the orange liqueur on top of the Irish cream liqueur.


Jäger Bomb (shooter)

Very popular at the bar, you will often see groups of people drinking Jäger Bombs together. Jägermeister is a very potent liqueur with a slight licorice taste and it's "depressent" effects are offset by the energy drink Red Bull that it is dropped into.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz Jägermeister
    1/2 can Red Bull energy drink
PREPARATION:
    Fill a shot glass with Jägermeister.
    Drop the shot glass into an old-fashioned glass, or other lowball glass, filled with a half of a can of Red Bull.


Jell-O Shot

This is an open ended recipe that is just waiting for your creativity. You can use the Jell-O flavor of your choice, change the color with a few drops of food coloring, cut out Jell-O shapes with cookie cutters, pour the unset mix into molds or try them with gin or rum. You really cannot go wrong with this recipe and your friends will love it.

INGREDIENTS:
    3 oz Jell-O (any flavor)
    6 oz water
    6 oz vodka
PREPARATION::
    Easy version:
    Pour gelatin into a bowl.
    Add boiling water, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved.
    Stir in liquor.
    Refrigerate until cool.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold.


Jelly Bean (shooter)

This Jelly Bean shooter is more of an acquired taste. It closely resembles the licorice-flavored black jelly bean due to the use of an anise-flavored liqueur. The distinct flavor is one that you either love or hate.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz blackberry brandy or grenadine
    1/2 oz anisette or sambuca
    1/2 oz Southern Comfort
PREPARATION::
    Pour the brandy or grenadine into a shot glass.
    Float the sambuca or anisette on top of the first layer.
    Float the Southern Comfort on top of the second layer.


Kamikaze (shooter)

The wonderful fruity flavors of the popular Kamikaze cocktail in the form of a shot. You may also hear this shot referred to as a Bullfrog.

INGREDIENTS:
    2 oz vodka
    1/2 oz orange liqueur
    dash of lime juice
    lime wedge for garnish
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.
    Garnish with the lime wedge.


Kool Aid (shooter)

This is a delightfully tasty shooter that is also good on the rocks. The Amaretto and Midori are a nice combination one may not typically think of and the cranberry is a lovely compliment.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz Midori
    1/2 oz Amaretto
    cranberry juice
PREPARATION:
    Pour the Midori and Amaretto into a shot glass.
    Fill with cranberry juice.


Lemon Drop (shooter)

Lemon Drop shots are similar to Tequila shots. It is more about the process than actually mixing anything together. The lemon and sugar give this shot the real sour kick you'd expect from the name. You can also try the Lemon Drop Martini.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 1/2 oz vodka
    lemon wedge
    sugar
PREPARATION:
    Pour vodka into a shot glass.
    Coat a lemon wedge with sugar.
    Drink the shot of vodka.
    Follow up immediately with a bite into the sugary lemon.

Alternatively, coat the inside of a shot glass with lemon juice and pour sugar on top of the liquid. Shake out any loose sugar and juice. This leaves a sour, sugar coated shot glass that you then pour the vodka into and shoot.

M&M (shooter)

This shot has nothing to do with the popular candy but the amaretto and coffee liqueur make a great "melt in your mouth" layered shot.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz amaretto
    1/2 oz coffee liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour the coffee liqueur in the bottom of a shot glass.
    Top with the amaretto.


Melon Ball (shooter)

A delicious fruity vodka shooter flavored with melon liqueur and pineapple juice.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/4 oz melon liqueur
    1/4 oz pineapple juice
    1/2 oz vodka
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
    Stir well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Margarita Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Margarita into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz fresh lime juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    3 oz white tequila
    2 oz triple sec
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the tequila, triple sec and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold.


Nutty Irishman (shooter)

This shooter is a tasty, smooth shot that mixes the wonderful chocolate flavor of Irish cream liqueur and the hazelnut flavor of Frangelico. You can also make this with 1 ounce of each of the liqueurs and enjoy it on the rocks. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 shot Irish cream liqueur
    1/2 shot Frangelico
PREPARATION:
    Pour equal amounts of the two liqueurs into a shot glass.


Oatmeal Cookie (shooter)

An Oatmeal Cookie is a delicious shot with the slight bite of Jägermeister. This can also be served on the rocks in an old-fashioned glass and garnished with raisins on a cocktail pick.

INGREDIENTS:
    3/4 oz butterscotch schnapps
    3/4 oz Irish cream liqueur
    splash of Jägermeister
    splash of cinnamon schnapps
PREPARATION:
    Pour the liqueurs into a cocktail shaker with ice.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Orgasm (shooter)

This very sweet shooter has a wonderful peppermint taste that will stay with you for a while.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz Irish cream
    1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
PREPARATION:
    Build the ingredients in a shot glass.


Paradise (shooter)

Paradise is an excellent name for this shot as it is very smooth and tastes great. Try it as a highball also using 3/4 ounce each of gin and apricot brandy in a highball glass filled with ice, top with orange juice and stir.

INGREDIENTS::
    1/2 oz apricot brandy
    1/2 oz orange juice
    1/2 oz Plymouth Gin
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Peppermint Patty (shooter)

A smooth, creamy peppermint and chocolate shot. There are two more version of a Peppermint Patty that are served as a sipper on the rock.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz crème de cacao
    1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
    1 oz cream
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
    Stir well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Purple Hooter, Purple Kamikaze, Raspberry Gimlet (shooter)

A popular purple shooter that is smooth and tasty. The Purple Hooter is also called a Purple Kamikaze or a Raspberry Gimlet.

INGREDIENTS:
    2 oz vodka
    1/2 oz black raspberry liqueur
    1/2 oz lime juice
PREPARATION::
    Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
    Stir well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Prairie Fire (shooter)

This is a hot shot! You can vary the intensity by using more or less Tabasco sauce and you might want to have a lime nearby to cool off your tongue.

INGREDIENTS:
    a couple drops of tabasco
    1 oz tequila
PREPARATION:
    Pour the tequila into a shot glass.
    Add drops of Tabasco to taste.


Red, White and Blue (shooter)

Show your patriotism with a Red, White and Blue. This layered shot has a great taste to it with the mixture of the peach, orange and pomegranate flavors of the ingredients. Great shooter for Fourth of July celebrations.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/3 oz blue curaçao
    1/3 oz grenadine
    1/3 oz peach schnapps
PREPARATION:
    This is a layered shot so each ingredient is poured on top of the previous.
    Pour the grenadine into a shot glass.
    Float the peach schnapps on top of the grenadine.
    Float the blue curaçao on top of the peach schnapps.


Russian Quaalude (shooter)

One of the most popular shots, the Russian Quaalude is quickly becoming a classic. Frangelico is one of the most common hazelnut liqueurs and a great choice for this shot. Remember to layer the spirits in order so that they float on top of each other correctly for the full effect.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz hazelnut liqueur
    1 oz Irish cream liqueur
    1 oz vodka
PREPARATION:
    Pour the hazelnut liqueur into a shot glass.
    Float the Irish cream liqueur on top of the first layer.
    Float the vodka on top of the second layer.


Sangrita (shooter)

A shot of tequila chased with a shot of clamato juice spiced up with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. Jose Cuervo Especial gold tequila is the preferred tequila for a Sangrita.

Note: Those with allergies to seafood should not consume clamato juice as it is a blend of tomato juice and clam broth.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz gold tequila
    1 oz clamato juice
    3-5 drops Tabasco sauce
    dash of Worcestershire sauce
PREPARATION:
    Fill one shot glass with tequila.
    Fill a second shot glass with clamato juice and add the Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces.
    Shoot the tequila and chase it with the second shot


Santa Shot (shooter)

Perfect for Christmas parties, the Santa Shot is a colorful that is fun to shoot with a group. The dominant mint flavor is accented in a rather odd way with the fruitiness of grenadine at the bottom.

INGREDIENTS:
    3/4 oz grenadine
    3/4 oz green crème de menthe
    3/4 oz peppermint schnapps
PREPARATION:
    Pour the grenadine in a shot glass.
    Float green crème de menthe on top.
    Float peppermint schnapps on top.


Slippery Nipple

A Slippery Nipple is a popular shot that uses the Italian, anise-flavored liqueur, sambuca. It is also made with equal amounts of Anisette and Peppermint Schnapps used to replace the sambuca.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz sambuca
    1 oz Irish cream liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour the Irish cream liqueur into a shot glass.
    Top with the sambuca.


Snowball (shooter)

Check out the Snowball for a winter wonderland type of shot. It’s a delicious mix of brandy, peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao that will have you in the holiday spirit in no time.

INGREDIENTS:
    3/4 oz brandy
    3/4 oz peppermint schnapps
    3/4 oz white crème de cacao
PREPARATION:
    Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the ingredients.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a shot glass.


Tequila Fuego

What a spicy way to enjoy your favorite tequila. Make this unforgettable shooter for yourself, or a round for your friends.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 1/2 oz premium tequila
    1/2 teaspoon tabasco or other hot sauce
    juice of one lime wedge
    1 jalapeno ring
    kosher salt
    1 lime wedge
PREPARATION:
    Use lime wedge to moisten 1/2 the brim of the shooter glass.
    Dip the moistened brim in salt.
    In a small glass, mix the lime juice, tequila and tobasco.
    Place the jalapeno ring in the bottom of the shooter glass
    top with tequila mixture.
    Optional- Follow the shot with a lime wedge.


Tequila Shot (Straight)

This really isn't a recipe but more of a tutorial on how to take a shot of tequila, or tequila cruda, the Hollywood way. Tequila connoisseurs will tell you that you should savor the taste and aroma slowly when drinking straight tequila. However, this method is a hit at parties and with tourists in Mexico, and there is an order that should be followed for it to make sense. A decent gold or silver tequila or Mezcal is best, avoid the cheaper brands which almost certainly bring on hangovers.

INGREDIENTS::
    1 1/2 oz tequila
    lemon or lime wedge
    1 pinch of salt
PREPARATION:
    Moisten the back of your hand below the index finger (usually by licking) and pour on the salt.
    Lick the salt off your hand.The salt lessens the burn of the tequila.
    Drink the tequila.
    Quickly bite the lemon or lime wedge.


Tequila Slammer, Tequila Boom Boom, Tequilazo or Popper (shooter)

This tequila shot is a fun party drink. The key is to slam the drink after activating the fizz of the soda by slamming the shot glass on the bar. It is also called a Tequila Boom Boom, Tequilazo or Popper.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz tequila
    1 oz ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
PREPARATION:
    Pour the ingredients into a shot glass.
    Cover the glass with a napkin and your hand.
    Slam the glass on the bar counter.
    Drink while it's still fizzing.


Toastie (shooter)

This shooter is a favorite of my local group of friends. Also known as a Tomahawk, locally we call it a Toastie. The name Toastie comes from a friend, David Troast, who died in a tragic accident at only 22 years old. He drank this shot almost everytime he was at the bar and we use it now to honor his memory. This shot is an absolute delight, nice and smooth with a wonderful cinnamon taste that will warm you up on the coldest days.

INGREDIENTS:
    1 1/4 oz Amaretto
    1/3 oz cinnamon schnapps
PREPARATION:
    Build the ingredients in a shot glass.


Toostie Roll (shooter)

This shooter doesn't quite, but comes close to tasting like the Tootsie Roll candy.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz coffee liqueur
    1/2 oz orange juice
    1/2 oz vodka
PREPARATION:
    Build the ingredients in a shot glass.


Voodoo (shooter)

This is not a shooter to take lightly and may be the only alcohol you'll want to drink for a night. The Jamaican coffee liqueur Tia Maria smoothes out the overproof (150 proof) rum which you should NEVER drink straight, always dilute this rum for your own health.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz Tia Maria
    rum cream
    1/2 oz overproof (150 proof) rum
PREPARATION:
    This is a layered shot so each ingredient is poured on top of the previous.
    Pour the Tia Maria into a shot glass.
    Pour the rum cream on top of the Tia Maria.
    Pour the overproof rum on top of the rum cream.


Whiskey Sour Jelly Shot

A great recipe for adapting a Banana Whiskey Sour into a Jelly Shot. Try this recipe to get the hang of making Jelly Shots then adapt your other favorite cocktails into these party favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
    2 oz fresh lemon juice
    1 oz simple syrup
    1 oz water
    1 package unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz)
    4 oz whiskey
    food coloring (optional)
PREPARATION:
    Pour the lime juice, simple syrup and water into a glass container and add the gelatin.
    Allow this to sit for one minute.
    Microwave on high for thirty seconds.
    Stir thoroughly, ensuring the gelatin is dissolved.
    Add the whiskey and food coloring.
    Stir thoroughly.
    Pour into shot glasses, molds or a baking pan for a sheet of Jell-O to cut up once set.
    Refrigerate until the liquid sets. (At least 2 hours, but overnight refrigeration is recommended)
    Serve cold


Z-28 (shooter)

Feel like a minty banana tonight? Great, because the Z-28 shooter has what you're looking for. Layer the liqueurs in a shot glass for an interesting green and yellow tequila shot.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/3 oz crème de menthe, green
    1/3 oz banana liqueur
    1/3 oz tequila
PREPARATION:
    Pour the crème de menthe into a shot glass.
    Float the banana liqueur on top.
    Top with the tequila.


Zambodian Shooter

Unlike most shooters, the Zambodian shaken. This is a great mix of vodka, blackberry brandy and pineapple juice that can also be served in a cocktail glass and enjoyed as a slow sipper.
INGREDIENTS:
    1 oz vodka
    1 oz blackberry brandy
    1 oz pineapple juice
PREPARATION:
    Pour equal amounts of the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
    Shake well.
    Strain into a chilled shot glass.


Zipper (shooter)

The Zipper is a great layered shooter of Grand Mariner, tequila and Irish cream liqueur.

INGREDIENTS:
    1/2 oz Grand Mariner
    1/2 oz tequila
    1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
PREPARATION:
    Pour the Grand Mariner into a shot glass.
    Float the tequila on top of the Grand Mariner.
    Top with the Irish cream liqueur.