Halloween Shots and Shooter Ideas

Halloween is right around the corner so get ready for some goory, gruesome décor and drinks! Here is a list of fun, spooky shots and shooters friends and family will love taking back this year!

Jackolantern with text overlap, "halloween themed shooters".

I love Halloween! From appetizers to spooky cocktails, I always love serving something fun and interesting this time of year!

So when it comes to drinks, shots are something that most people enjoy since they are unique, fun and quick to put down!

Serve with my creepy brain dip!

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1 Shooter Recipe Ideas

1.1 MONKEY BRAIN SHOT

1.2 BIOHAZARD JELLO SHOT INJECTORS

1.3 CANDY CORN VODKA SHOTS

1.4 PAYDAY SHOTS

1.5 TEST TUBE SHOTS

1.6 ALIEN BRAINS SHOOTER

1.7 GLOW IN THE DARK JELLO SHOTS

2 Halloween Shot Tips

2.1 Other Halloween Treats You Should Serve

Shooter Recipe Ideas

These shooters are all fun to make and can be tweaked as needed. Add some plastic spider rings or eyeballs to make them extra festive for Halloween!

Halloween themed shooter with spider decorations.

MONKEY BRAIN SHOT

This is my signature Halloween shooter and a favorite in our house. They're gross, but in the best way! Served at many bars, Halloween is the best time to try making these at home!

Green jello in syringes with halloween decorations.

BIOHAZARD JELLO SHOT INJECTORS

These green jello shots in syringes perfectly fit the Halloween theme. These are super fun, easy to make and very delicious.

Orange candy corn theme shooters with whipped cream.

CANDY CORN VODKA SHOTS

An adult twist on a Halloween classic! These shots not only look like candy corn with the added pineapple juice and whipped cream, but use real candy corn in them too!

Candy themed vodka shooters with peanuts on a serving tray.

PAYDAY SHOTS

This candy themed shooter is perfect for Halloween! They are easy to make, and taste just like the original candy bar!

TEST TUBE SHOTS

The great thing about this recipe is that is it fully customizable. Your party guests will be kept guessing at the secret ingredients in these test tubes!

Colorful shooter on table with zombie alcohol bottle.

ALIEN BRAINS SHOOTER

Still craving brains? Try this alternative to the monkey brains shooter shared above. Although it uses different ingredients, this shooter still gives you gross yet delicious vibes.

GLOW IN THE DARK JELLO SHOTS

These glow in the dark jello shots go perfect with a dark and spooky night. These are easy to make and bring a fun twist to the jello classic.

Halloween Shot Tips

Make sure to change up your shooter glass to suit the shot! Tall skinny shot glasses are better for some shots than shorter glasses. Chill your glasses in advance to make sure you serve a super cold shooter!