5 Best Alcohols for Shots
Today we have prepared a high-quality selection for you!
With just the 5 shot alcohols we present in this article, you can prepare 8 different shot recipes. (3 with each drink!)
And of course, each of these spirits is perfect to be consumed on its own as a shot!
1) Shots with Vodka
A classic among shooters, Vodka is often drunk on its own… But it also works wonders in compound shots!
The brand we suggest for your shots: Absolut Vodka
Here are 3 shot recipes you can prepare with vodka and other alcohols from this list:
Fire Bomb 🔥
- 2cl of Vodka
- 2cl of Tequila
- 2cl of Whisky
- 1 dash of Tabasco
Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker , then serve.
Melon Ball 🍈
- 2cl of Vodka
- 1cl of Midori
- 1 cl of pineapple juice (you can replace it with 1 cl of Midori)
Mix all the ingredients in a mixing glass, then serve.
Monkey brain 🧠
- 3cl of Vodka
- 1 cl of Baileys
- 1 cl of grenadine syrup
Pour the vodka into the shot glass, gently add the grenadine. Then gently pour the Baileys into the center of the glass, ideally using a cocktail spoon.
2) Shots with Midori
This Japanese melon-based liqueur is featured in countless shot recipes, and is also delicious enjoyed on its own.
The brand we suggest for your shots: Midori!
Here are 3 Shot recipes you can prepare with Midori and other alcohols from this list:
Midori Margarita 🍋
- 1.5cl of Midori
- 2cl of Tequila
- 1 cl of juice from a freshly squeezed lemon
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, then serve.
Melon Ball 🍈
- 2cl of Vodka
- 1cl of Midori
- 1 cl of pineapple juice (you can replace it with 1 cl of Midori)
Mix all the ingredients in a mixing glass, then serve.
Kicker 👊
- 2cl of Midori
- 2cl of Whisky
Pour the Midori into the shot glass, then add the Whisky on top.
Enjoy your shooters in real shot glasses! Our shop offers a very wide range of different shot glasses, with elegant, modern or quirky shapes, and more!
3) Shots with Irish Whiskey
Often enjoyed on its own, Whisky is also a real treat mixed in shots.
The brand we suggest for your shots: Jack Daniels
Here are 3 Shot recipes you can prepare with Whisky and other alcohols from this list:
Irish Car Bomb 💣
- 2cl of Whisky
- 2cl of Baileys
- 20cl of Guinness beer
Here's a "Bomb" style shot. You prepare a shot glass with the whiskey and Baileys, then drop that shot glass into a larger glass filled with Guinness. Enjoy!
Kicker 👊
- 2cl of Midori
- 2cl of Whisky
Pour the Midori into the shot glass, then add the Whisky on top.
Fire Bomb 🔥
- 2cl of Vodka
- 2cl of Tequila
- 2cl of Whisky
- 1 dash of Tabasco
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, then serve.
4) Shots with Baileys
A staple in shots, Baileys liqueur is used in many delicious recipes. The B52, in particular, contains it and is quite possibly the most famous shot in the world!
The brand we suggest for your shots: Baileys
Here are 3 Shot recipes you can prepare with Whiskey liqueur and other alcohols from this list:
Irish Cactus 🌵
- 3cl of Baileys
- 1.5cl of Tequila
Pour the Tequila into the shot glass, then pour the Bailey's over it.
Monkey brain 🧠
- 3cl of Vodka
- 1 cl of Baileys
- 1 cl of grenadine syrup
Pour the vodka into the shot glass, gently add the grenadine. Then gently pour the Baileys into the center of the glass, ideally using a cocktail spoon.
Irish Car Bomb 💣
- 2cl of Whisky
- 2cl of Baileys
- 20cl of Guinness beer
Here's a "Bomb" style shot. You prepare a shot glass with the whiskey and Baileys, then drop that shot glass into a larger glass filled with Guinness. Enjoy!
Since these are always small doses, It is essential that you pour the precise dose into your shots so that they taste the best possible. We offer you our Graduated Cocktail Dispenser which allows you to always serve the exact dose you need!
5) Shots with Tequila
Tequila, the quintessential strong spirit, pairs perfectly with many of the spirits on our list.
The brand we suggest for your shots: Calle 23
Here are 3 Shot recipes you can prepare with Tequila and other alcohols from this list:
Three Generations 🦁
- 3cl of Tequila
- 1 cl of juice from a freshly squeezed lemon
Pour the lemon juice into a shot glass, then add the tequila on top.
Midori Margarita 🍋
- 1.5cl of Midori
- 2cl of Tequila
- 1 cl of juice from a freshly squeezed lemon
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, then serve.
Fire Bomb 🔥
- 2cl of Vodka
- 2cl of Tequila
- 2cl of Whisky
- 1 dash of Tabasco
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, then serve.
We hope you enjoyed this article and that you'll have fun trying out the different recipes! Remember to always drink in moderation 😉