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Celebrating Christmas doesn't need to be a stuffy affair. Whether you're home with family or toasting to a happy and healthy Christmas with friends and neighbors, you can always skip the traditional wassail and mulled wine for some Christmas shots.
Twinkling Lights
![Twinkling Lights Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282927-340x227-twinkling-lights-shot.jpg)
Similar in look to the light-adorned houses shining in the falling snow, this shot will make anyone feel the holiday spirit.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce limoncello
- ¼ ounce honey liqueur
- Ice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, limoncello, and honey liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with lemon slice.
The Gift of Gold
![The Gift of Gold Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282928-340x227-the-gift-of-gold-shot.jpg)
This golden shot is smooth and sweet, great for after dinner or when you want something without too much bite. For a sweeter taste, dip the rim in caramel syrup.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce caramel whiskey
- ¾ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, caramel whiskey, and butterscotch liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Snowball
![Snowball Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282929-340x227-snowball-shot.jpg)
As clear as the melted snow puddling on the kitchen floor after a snowball fight, this shot is bursting with peppermint to warm you up.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce peppermint schnapps
- ½ ounce lemon vodka
- ¼ ounce white creme de cacao
- Ice
- Lemon slice
Ingredients
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, peppermint schnapps, lemon vodka, and white creme de cacao.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with lemon slice.
Santa's Hat
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With the red spirit and sugar-white trim, this shot looks just like Santa's hat hanging up after a long night of travel.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge and sugar for rim
- ¾ ounce whiskey
- ¾ ounce almond liqueur
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- Ice
- Whole fresh cranberries
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, almond liqueur, and cranberry juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared shot glass.
- Garnish with cranberries pierced on cocktail skewer.
Bloody Mary Breakfast Shot
![Bloody Mary Breakfast Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282925-340x227-bloody-mary-breakfast-shot.jpg)
A classic Bloody Mary is delicious but can be incredibly filling. These shots are the best way to enjoy a Bloody Mary at breakfast without missing out on other brunch cocktails. There's lots of room to play with flavor combinations with vodka, as well.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Bloody Mary mix
- ¾ ounce cucumber basil infused vodka OR peppar vodka
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Grape tomato for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Bloody Mary mix, flavored vodka, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with grape tomato.
Rockin' Around the Tree
![Rockin Around the Tree Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282931-340x227-rockin-around-the-tree-shot.jpg)
If your family likes to rearrange ornaments to make the tree look balanced, step back and let them do the work while you shake these up.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge and sugar for rim
- 1 ounce crème de menthe
- ¾ ounce crème de cacao
- ¼ ounce Irish cream
- Ice
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and Irish cream.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
Berry Merry Christmas
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Anyone is bound to have a Merry Christmas with these berry-forward shots.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce raspberry liqueur
- 1 ounce cranberry vodka
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Raspberry and mini candy cane for garnish
Instructions
- In a shot glass, add the raspberry liqueur.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry vodka, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass, pouring over the back of the spoon to layer on top of the raspberry liqueur.
- Garnish with candy cane and raspberry.
Fireside
![Fireside Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282933-340x227-fireside.jpg)
This doubly warming shot glass with fiery cinnamon flavors will bring the heat.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge and sugar for rim
- 1 ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce red apple schnapps
- Ice
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon whiskey, lemon juice, and red apple schnapps.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
Christmas Cake
![Christmas Cake Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282934-340x227-christmas-cake-shot.jpg)
Despite the bright yellow coloring, this shot glass is an exquisite and surprising mimic of chocolate cake.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce hazelnut liqueur
- ¾ ounce limoncello
- ½ ounce vodka
- ¼ ounce white crème de cacao
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, hazelnut liqueur, limoncello, vodka, and crème de cacao.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Frosted Night
![Frosted Night Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282935-340x227-frosted-night-shot.jpg)
A light and sweet shot, the frosted rim and blue shot are memorable in both taste and looks.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and sugar for rim
- ¾ ounce blue curaçao
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, blue curaçao, vanilla vodka, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared shot glass.
Yule Be Jolly
![Yule Be Jolly Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282936-340x227-yule-be-jolly-shot.jpg)
A sour yet sweet shot, be prepared for a line of people asking for one.
Ingredients
- Lemon and sugar for rim
- ½ ounce green apple vodka
- ½ ounce peach schnapps
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- Ice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, green apple vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared shot glass.
- Garnish with lemon slice.
Fru-Gee-Lay
![Fru Gee Lay Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282937-340x227-fru-gee-lay-shot.jpg)
Not for those who shy away from bold flavors, this shot is filled with flavor despite its unassuming appearance.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce raspberry vodka
- ¾ ounce peach schnapps
- ¼ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with orange wedge.
Warm Hands, Warm Feet, Warm Heart
![Warm Hands, Warm Feet, Warm Heart Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282938-340x227-warm-hands-warm-feet-warm-heart-shot.jpg)
Spicy ingredients give this shot a boost of heat, so tread lightly.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce watermelon vodka
- ½ ounce Ancho Reyes
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wedge garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, watermelon vodka, Ancho Reyes, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
An Old-Fashioned Family Christmas
![Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/282939-340x227-old-fashioned-family-christmas-shot.jpg)
There's nothing old-fashioned about this shot, but it'll soon become a tradition to enjoy on Christmas.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce gin
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce rosemary simple syrup
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig and lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, lemon juice, and rosemary simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon wheel.
Yule Enjoy Christmas
It may seem unusual to enjoy shots around Christmas, but they're a surefire way to liven up any occasion around the holidays. A Christmas shot is the best way to greet the holidays, but if you're looking for something that will make your holiday a bit more warm and snuggly, try some hot Christmas drinks instead.