Easy Christmas Shot Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are good holiday shots? ›

The ideal recipe for the holiday theme is the Santa shot. This one is a colorful combination of grenadine, green crème de menthe, and peppermint schnapps. As you might expect, it's very minty, but the sweet fruit of the grenadine does a fair job of counteracting it.

The vodka cranberry syringe shot is so easy anyone can pull it off and it's quite amusing. Cranberry vodka and citrus soda are the only ingredients you'll need. Instead of drinking this one, you'll just squirt the vodka into your mouth then chase it with the soda.

Rum. Many different types of liquor can be used for shots, but rum is often a great choice. Rum has a sweet, smooth flavor that can be enjoyed by everyone. It's also relatively inexpensive, making it a great option for budget-minded drinkers.

Due to high ABV, spirits like vodka, whiskey, and tequila can be pretty potent. A single shot can elevate your BAC by about 0.02%.

In slang if someone takes a good picture of something it is referred to as a nice shot.

Made with cherry vodka, peach schnapps, and a splash of cranberry juice, this recipe is the perfect way to toast to any occasion. What is this? My Jolly Rancher shots are a must-try for fruity co*cktail lovers and anyone fond of the iconic Jolly Rancher sweets.

Scroll through this list for timeless holiday classics like Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum; boozy versions of hot chocolate; and new riffs on classics like our Cranberry Ginger Mimosa and a Negroni that tastes like a Christmas tree. We've also included decadent after-dinner drinks and punches for a crowd.

What is Santa's drink? ›

Each glass of milk helps Santa Claus rein in the excited reindeer and quickly, silently haul toys for children around the world, navigating both storms and the drones of those hoping to spot the man's journey. It's an exhausting job that he gladly takes on.

For those of you with a sweet tooth, the combination of only two ingredients – one part vodka and one part hazelnut liqueur – is not only affordable, but will also reward your senses with far fewer calories than the real deal.

Breathe through your mouth.

Once you have finished the shot, exhale out of your mouth again. Avoid breathing through your nose during the shot taking process. Breathing through your nose intensifies the taste of the shot. Remember to inhale before you take the shot.

This tasty little drink is made with cake vodka, chocolate liqueur, and Irish cream. The shot glasses are rimmed with vanilla frosting and colorful candy sprinkles to give it that real birthday cake feel.

Whether you fancy a straight up spirit like a Tequila Slammer with salt and lime either side of it, a carefully layered number of liqueurs like a B-52 or a drink with added drama like a Flaming Sambuca (the clue is in the name!) there are so many different shooters to try.