16 Hauntingly Fun Halloween Shots

Candy Corn

Candy corn is a Halloween staple, and it's fun to create liquid versions of those tiny treats. The candy corn shot is made with Galliano, orange curaçao, and cream, creating a layered drink that's as delightful to look at as it is to drink.

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Candy Corn Oranges

These candy corn oranges bring the popular candy to the world of jello shots. Featuring citrus-infused orange and white layers of gelatin poured into an orange peel, you'll have a great time whipping up and sharing these boozy bites.

Tootsie Roll

Why eat your Tootsie Rolls when you can drink them? The famous candy has been turned into a Tootsie Roll shot more than once over the years. Whether it's chocolate and coffee liqueurs with orange juice or chocolate vodka and amaretto, there's a version you can quickly mix up from your bar.

Wake the Dead

Nothing keeps the party going all night like a shot of tequila, especially when you add espresso to the mix. The two come together in the aptly-named wake the dead shot, where they're enhanced with a tequila-based coffee liqueur. It's an invigorating drink, to say the least.

Wolf Bite

A lot is going on in the wolf bite. The glowing green sipper is filled with fascinating flavors, including melon, pineapple juice, and absinthe. A dash of grenadine gives it a floating blood effect that's sure to grab attention.

Vodka Cranberry Syringe Shot

Add a funky trick to your party and serve a round of syringe shots. The vodka cranberry syringe shot is a great place to begin, and it's effortless to mix up. All you need is cranberry vodka and lemon-lime soda. 

Black Rose

The black rose is a shot that'll speak to everyone's dark side. Start by pouring a strawberry cream liqueur, then use black vodka to create swirls against the pink background for a stunning visual.

Mind Eraser

Feel the zombie-like effects of the mind eraser at your party. It's a shooter that's drunk through a straw with the goal of doing it so fast that you get a head rush. The drink itself is nothing more than vodka, coffee liqueur, and soda, so it mixes up quickly.

Voodoo

Add some rum-induced black magic to Halloween night with the voodoo shot. This delicious drink combines coffee liqueur with rum cream, plus a float of overproof rum. It may be short, but it packs a big punch.

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Apocalypse Now

When your house is filled with zombies, few shots are more appropriate than the retro Apocalypse Now. It features a potent combo of tequila, Irish cream, and dry vermouth, giving you a chance to show off your drink layering skills.

Superman Shot

Whether you're dressed as a superhero or not, this colorful layered shot is perfect for Halloween. Superman shots are a combination of banana liqueur, blue raspberry liqueur, and cherry liqueur to create a shooter that's fruity and eye-catching.

Kamikaze

Vodka and lime juice form the foundation for the popular kamikaze drinks. While it makes a great cocktail, the shooter version is even more fun. Transform it into a Halloween spectacle with blue curaçao, then backlight it with glow sticks.

Beam Me Up Scotty

Trekkies come out on Halloween and the ultimate shot for "Star Trek" fans is the beam me up Scotty. For this drink, you'll top coffee liqueur with banana liqueur, then finish it up with Irish cream. One sip will prove why it's a longtime Halloween favorite.

Snake Bite

The snake bite is a shot you will definitely not forget, and it will make your head spin with its puckery kick and strong alcoholic bite. Featuring Yukon Jack and lime juice, it's easy to make but not one for the faint of heart.

Bazooka Joe

Halloween is a great time to feel like a kid again, and a shot like this is sure to do just that. The Bazooka Joe is an old-school shooter that tries to replicate the flavor of the popular gum with Irish cream, blue curaçao, and banana liqueur. It's delicious, and no one can resist a blue drink!

Flaming Dr. Pepper

Drinking and playing with fire should be done with caution, but that doesn't stop revelers from enjoying the flaming Dr. Pepper. It's always a hit and an entertaining drink to serve while guests still have their wits about them.

If you choose to serve this one, be sure to blow out the flame before drinking it. Also, watch out for any fringe, wigs, and other flammable pieces of Halloween costumes because they can easily catch on fire.