Easy Christmas Shot Recipes (2024)

Christmas is on it’s way and it’s time to have some fun with your friends and family. What better way than with a fancy selection of Christmas Shots?

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I’ve got four different flavors on the menu and they all have cheeky names that I made up after drinking. So if they don’t make sense that’s why.

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Bad Santa’s Milk and Cookies

This is my favorite of the bunch. I don’t think there is anyway to go wrong with a RumChata shot.

The most popular recipe on this site is another RumChata shot, the Bone Daddy – Nightmare Before Christmas Shot. Instead of corrupting the sweetness like I did with that one, we’re full on embracing it.

Adding Vanilla Schnapps to cinnamon liqueur takes this all the way to 10. It’s on the sweet side for sure but you need to try it at least once.

I wouldn’t skip the co*cktail shaker with this one, it’s much better cold and you really want the two blended together. Cream liqueurs don’t always want to play nice with clear ones but it’s easy to overcome with a bit of brute force.

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Yield: 1 Shot

Prep Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

Leave one of these shots under the tree for Santa and you'll be getting some good gifts this year. This Christmas shot is the perfect mix of RumChata and Vanilla Schnaps

Ingredients

  • 1 part RumChata or any Cinnamon Creme Liqueur
  • 1 part Vanilla Schnapps
  • Ice
  • Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine RumChata and Vanilla Schnapps over ice and shake
  2. Strain into shot glasses
  3. Sprinkle with Cinnamon

Russian Christmas

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Eggnog is my favorite Christmas flavor. I love it from November to December then I’m done, it can go back to the north pole and wait until next year.

But having the ‘too much gene’ means those 2 months are absolutely filled with eggnog. I already put it in brandy spike cheesecakes and now I’m adding it to a white Russian.

A tiny white Russian. I have no doubt that this would be delightful scaled up and sipped on the rocks, possibly while watching the Netflix holiday music fireplace. But then it wouldn’t be a Christmas shot so here we are

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Yield: 1 Shot

A tiny Christmas White Russian, this is exactly what you need to get more eggnog (and vodka) in your life! Make it a double and enjoy on the rocks

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Eggnog
  • 1/4 oz Vodka
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine all three ingredients over ice
  2. Shake until chilled and strain into a shot glass

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Christmas Candy

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This is the sweetest drink I’ve ever made. It’s on the Elf breakfast level of sweet where it’s almost too much.

Goldschlager is a very strongly flavored sweet cinnamon liqeur, then adding Buttershots, a butterscotch liqueur… It’s pretty tasty but I don’t want to hear any complaints about the sweetness!

I added a little extra holiday cheer with some extra gold flake. That’s not necessary in the slightest but it is pretty fun and a great addition to a holiday party.

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Yield: 1 shot

Prep Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

This easy Christmas Shot is very sweet with a cinnamon kick that warms you up from head to toes, pairs well with "Santa Baby" and sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz Butterschots (Butterscotch Liqueur)
  • 1 oz Goldshlager
  • Edible Gold (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour into shot glass
  2. Add extra gold if you feel fancy

Hot Chocolate

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Hot chocolate is a winter necessity. In my opinion it’s at it’s best topped with a healthy dose of whipped cream and that’s how we ended up with this shot.

This mix of whipped cream vodka and dark creme de cacao is at it’s best chilled. The ingredients blend together easily enough without shaking but I think it’s the fastest way to get things frosty.

Another method is to store your booze in a snowbank.

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Yield: 1 Shot

Prep Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

Nothing says snow day like a mug of hot chocolate topped with a mountain of whipped cream, savor that childhood memory as an adult with a Hot Chocolate Shot

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Creme de Cacao
  • 3/4 oz Whipped Cream Vodka

Instructions

  1. Combine Creme de Cacoa and Whipped Cream Vodka in a shot class

Notes

This shot is much better cold, it cuts down on the sweetness a bit. Use chilled ingdredients or give them a quick shake with ice for best results

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I hope that’s enough to at least get the party going! If you’re looking for something green and minty check out my recipe for layered Grasshopper Shots.

I promised my mother I’d tell you all to be safe and drink responsibly, so be safe and drink responsibly!

Happy Holidays!

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Easy Christmas Shot Recipes (2024)

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What is the smoothest liquor for shots? ›

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.

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What is the most popular alcohol at Christmas? ›

Top ten Christmas drinks
  • Beer. ...
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What is traditionally drunk at Christmas? ›

Classic Eggnog

Our favorite traditional eggnog recipe has everything you need in this delicious drink, with the perfect balance of creaminess and richness to make for a decadent holiday treat.

What is the Christmas drink called? ›

Eggnog (/ˈɛɡˌnɒɡ/), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).

What should I drink at a Christmas party? ›

  • Grandma's Brandy Slush.
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What is white Christmas liquor? ›

A balanced blend of rum and brandy, this 60-proof spirit is perfectly suited for such favorite wintertime co*cktails as Hot Toddy, Tom & Jerry, Egg Nog, and as the base of other fine co*cktails. Keep the spirit of the season alive all year long with White Christmas Rum & Brandy!

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Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.

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Advocaat
TypeLiqueur
ColourYellow
FlavourRich, creamy, smooth
IngredientsEgg yolks, aromatic spirits, sugar or honey, brandy, vanilla, cream or condensed milk
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When someone says that shots hit them harder, the difference lies in how they drink them compared to other types of alcoholic beverages. If they spent an hour drinking one beer or sipping one shot, their reaction would be the same. But many people take an entire shot all at once.

What is the strongest shot? ›

Polmos Spirytus Rektyfikowany

Proof: 192 (96% alcohol).

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