Call them what you want, shots, shooters, or slammers, but they're meant to be sucked down in a single gulp. So, get ready to start mixing, because these out-of-this-world shooters, formulated specifically for each zodiac sign, are perfect starters for a fun night of partying and drinking.
Aries: Last Man Standing
Aries is a pioneer and trailblazer ready for anything new, fun, exciting, and adventurous. Fast and furious, Aries is always on the move. This hot, spicy, fizzy shooter has a powerful kink that can knock the last man standing off his feet.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ¼ ounce spiced rum
- Ice
- ½ ounce ginger beer
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon whiskey, and rum.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Top off with ginger beer.
Taurus: Lazy Day Lady
Taurus is a laid-back sign whose best moments are spent quietly chilling out in nature. This shooter is a rich, earthy, and elegant vibe that echoes the flavors of nature's bounty.
Ingredients
- 1-2 cucumber wheels
- ¾ ounce gin
- ½ ounce elderflower liqueur
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon slice for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber wheels, gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Shake to mix.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Garnish with a lemon slice if desired.
Gemini: Curiosity Killed the Cat
Gemini, the sign of the twins, is curious, mischievous, and bubbly. They need a double-fisted shooter, combining various liquors with other curious additions. You can enjoy these two shots with your closest friend, each taking one, or daringly take them one after the other.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce raspberry liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce tart cherry juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- ¼ ounce prosecco
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, raspberry liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a first shot glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tart cherry juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a second shot glass.
- Top off with prosecco.
Cancer: Fly Me to the Moon
Cancer is soft, gentle, and emotionally sensitive. A Cancer would enjoy nothing more than slamming down a drink that reminds them of sitting near a babbling brook on a silverly and surreal moonlit night. The blue, ethereal layers in this shot are as dreamy as they look.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce blue curaçao
- ½ ounce blue raspberry vodka
- ½ ounce coconut rum
- Ice
Instructions
- In a shot glass, add blue curaçao.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, blue raspberry vodka, and coconut rum.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the shot glass, creating a separate layer by slowly pouring down the back of a spoon.
Leo: Kiss the Sun
Leo is like a warm glowing fire that heats and lights up the night. A Leo will undoubtedly kiss the sun when they slam down a shooter with a sunny glow and slow burn.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce citron vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce orange liqueur
- ¼ ounce raspberry liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, citron vodka, lime juice, orange liqueur, and raspberry liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Virgo: I'm a Virgin
Virgos are modest perfectionists who are health-conscious, pay attention to details, and like things tidy. Nothing fancy for a Virgo, because the perfect shot for them is neat and clean.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce pineapple juice
- Ice
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Libra: Flawlessly Flirty
Libra is friendly, graceful, lavish, and like a fresh breeze carrying the scent of flowers. The more elegant, colorful, and sweet the shot, the more Libra will be blown away.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce lemon vodka
- ¼ ounce raspberry liqueur
- ¼ ounce crème de violette
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, lemon vodka, raspberry liqueur, and crème de violette.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Scorpio: Beguilingly Dangerous
Scorpio is like the quiet, still waters of a beautifully mysterious swamp teeming with life deep in its depths. This powerful shooter is designed to bring that life up to the surface.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce tequila
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce agave
- ¼ ounce ancho reyes
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, lime juice, agave, and ancho reyes.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Sagittarius: My Way or the Highway
Sagittarius is the gypsy traveler who lives to wonder and wander. This bohemian shooter will defiantly put Sagittarius on a highway that leads to some far away and exotic places.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce silver rum
- ½ ounce cream of coconut
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, silver rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge, if desired.
Capricorn: Party Hardy
Capricorns are ambitious, hard workers who often need to spice up their lives. This spicy and earthy shooter is likely to liberate them and have them partying hard for the entire evening.
Ingredients
- ¼ fresh jalapeño coin
- ¾ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- ½ ounce honey liqueur
- Splash of simple syrup
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño coin and simple syrup.
- Add ice, vodka, cranberry juice, and honey liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Aquarius: Freak Flag
Aquarians thrive on experimentation. They're cool-headed intellectuals, innovators, and trendsetters who can be eccentric, quirky, and rebellious. This electrifying glow-in-the-dark shooter will make an Aquarian's freak flag fly! With a bit of blue light magic, the shot glows to life.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce peach vodka
- ½ ounce blue curaçao
- Ice
- ½ ounce tonic water
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, peach vodka, and blue curaçao.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Add tonic water.
Pisces: Pink Haze
Pisces live in a world of dreams, schemes, and magical things and often look at the world through rose-colored glasses. This gentle but potent shooter is likely to have them seeing the world through a foggy pink haze.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce rose-infused vodka
- ½ ounce lemon liqueur
- ¼ ounce lychee liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rose-infused vodka, lemon liqueur, and lychee liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Recipes Worth Shooting for the Stars
Whether you live life through your daydreams or live boldly and in charge, there's an alcohol shot or shooter for any sign. So get the night started with a shot suitable for you and each of your friends.
