One guaranteed to way to get a party started? Shots, of course! Especially during Halloween. From creepy wiggly Jell-O shots to shots featuring all your fave fall flavors (hello, PSL), these bloody, glow-in-the-dark, pumpkin-flavored, and candy-infused shots are as festive as it gets. The best part? They’re all totally customizable, so check out these 33 Halloween shots for ideas, then have some spooky fun creating your own.
When it comes to Halloween party shots, we think Jell-O is the way to go. It’s already a little weird and creepy, so it does most of the work for you. It’s als0 strangely versatile—turn it into a massive party shot to share, like in our brain big batch Jell-O shot or our bloody big batch Fireball Jell-O shot; give it wild colors or fun shapes, like in our candy corn Jell-O shots (even mellow creme haters will love these) or our Hocus Pocus Jell-O shots; or serve it in seasonal fruit, like in our Fireball apple Jell-O shots or our caramel apple Jell-O shots. Feel free to mix and match here too—Jell-O comes in a variety of fun flavors you can sub in to these recipes as you like.
Not feeling the Jell-O? You could go just a little less solid with one of our many pudding shots, like our pumpkin pie pudding shots, our caramel apple pudding shots, or our Reese’s pudding shots. Or go for more of a two-sip situation with our Fun Dip shots, our Washington apple shots, our Jolly Rancher shots, or our apple pie bourbon shots. Looking for something totally wild? Grab a blacklight and some tonic water, then take inspo from our cotton candy shots to turn it into a shot that GLOWS.
Want even more Halloween inspiration? Check out our Halloween cocktails that go beyond shots, our fave Halloween snacks, and our best Halloween appetizers too.
Apple Pie Bourbon Shots
If you're truly looking to get your party started this holiday (or if you're a bourbon fan), then these apple pie bourbon shots should be a must-have at your next gathering. All you need are a few ingredients—apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg—to infuse your own bourbon that tastes just like your fave fall dessert.
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Margarita Slushy Shots
Sure, you can make classic frozen margaritas, but if why not get the party started with these adorable slushy shots instead? All you need is tequila, lime juice, honey, and ice to blend up your margarita shots, then you can creative with your fruity flavors and additions.
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Candy Corn Jell-O Shots
Don't judge these Jell-O shots by how you feel about the candy. You'll be glad to know, thanks to whipped cream vodka and citrus-flavored Jell-O, these taste more like Creamsicles than mellow creme.
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Sour Patch Jell-O Shots
Turn everyone's favorite sour candy into Jell-O shots. Be warned: These really take the catchphrase, "first they're sour, then they're sweet" to heart.
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Bloody Mary Syringes
Shots out of a syringe? Only on Halloween.
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Fireball Apple Jell-O Shots
Skip bobbing for apples at your Halloween party, and make these Fireball Jell-O shots instead! Our best tip for success—don't skip the lemon juice! It prevents the apples from browning while the Jell-O sets up in the fridge.
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Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots
These Jell-O shots are a MUST for your Hocus Pocus watch party this year. Complete your spread with our Binx cookies and our Hocus Pocus s'mores pops too.
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Jolly Ranchers Shots
This is two recipes in one—one for making Jolly Rancher vodka (😱) and then one for turning it into these rainbow shots.
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Halloween Jell-O Shots
These wiggly layered shots taste as creepy good as they look, thanks to grape-, melon-, and peach-flavored Jell-O.
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Washington Apple Shot
Don’t be quick to sling your head back on this one. If you’re a bar hopper shot taker, this isn’t quite what you’re looking for. Instead, this tiny cocktail made up of apple schnapps, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice is crisp and refreshing, perfect for sipping on slowly.
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Cotton Candy Shots
Fun fact: Tonic water glows under blacklight, meaning it's the perfect ingredient for these spooky shots. Try flavored vodka for an added burst of flavor if you like things extra sweet.
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shots
Pumpkin pie and pudding? Trust us, the two belong together. Fireball adds some more cinnamon flavor to the shots, but you can sub with all vodka if you prefer.
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Caramel Apple Jell-O Shots
These are like caramel-infused, spiked cider—with a crisp (and okay, jiggly) finish.
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Oreo Jell-O Shots
The ultimate trick: These fake-out Oreo shots look JUST like everyone's favorite sandwich cookie (so make sure the kids don't see 'em!).
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Brain Big Batch Jell-O Shot
This big-batch Jell-O shot sits right on the edge of tasteful and trashy. The combination of Cool Whip and strawberry Jell-O gives it a strawberries and creme flavor and a campy hot pink color—think Barbie's brain, not Abby Normal's (where our Young Frankenstein stans at?).
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Glowing Jell-O Shots
To really make these shots glow, use only tonic water—not half tonic, half tap water—but fair warning: It'll make the shots a little bitter, so feel free to add a little sweetness or go for a flavored vodka if you like.
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Sour Apple Jell-O Shots
We soaked Jolly Ranchers in vodka to infuse these shots with real candy flavor and have zero regrets. If you've ever had a Tootsie Caramel Apple Pop, this shot tastes exactly like it—only it's easier to eat and better for a party.
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PB&J Jell-O Shots
For many of us, Halloween is a chance to act like a kid again...while also drinking like an adult. These shots are just what you never knew you needed—they're nostalgia at its finest!
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Butterbeer Jell-O Shots
Harry Potter fans, get ready—these Jell-O shots are the perfect accompaniment to a Wizarding World watch party. Complete the theme with our Sorting Hat cupcakes too.
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Suicide Squad-Inspired Shots: The Harley Quinn
This shot's sweet-yet-tart, just like the star of the movie (BTW, DC Comics/Warner. Bros have nothing to do with this recipe—we're just huge nerds fans and wanted to pay tribute!).
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