Shot

A shot is a small serving of an alcoholic beverage. Most shots are between 1 and 3 fluid ounces (30 and 90 ml).

The term "shot" has been used to refer to a small drink since the late 1800s. The first known use of the term "shot" in reference to an alcoholic drink was in a 1885 issue of The New York Times.

In the early 1900s, a shot of whiskey was commonly referred to as a "jigger." The term "shot" became more popular in the 1920s, during the Prohibition era in the United States.

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Recipes

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The B-52 Shot

  • baileys irish cream liqueur
  • kahlúa coffee liqueur
  • orange liqueur
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Grasshopper Shot

  • green crème de menthe liqueur
  • light cream
  • white crème de cacao liqueur
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King Cake Shot

  • cake vodka
  • cinnamon schnapp
  • irish cream liqueur
  • nutmeg
  • sugar
  • whipped cream
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Candy Cane Jell-O Shots

  • water
  • vodka
  • water
  • water
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • gelatin
  • cherry jell
  • aerosol whipped cream
  • christmas sprinkle
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PB&J Jell-O Shots

  • cooking spray
  • FOR PEANUT BUTTER LAYERS
  • vodka
  • water
  • envelopes gelatin
  • heavy cream
  • peanut butter
  • FOR JELLY LAYER
  • grape jelly
  • vodka
  • water
  • envelopes gelatin
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Oreo Jell-O Shots

  • cooking spray
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • oreo
  • water
  • vodka
  • envelopes gelatin
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Hocus Pocus Jell-O Shots

  • water
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • vodka
  • water
  • grape jell
  • orange jell
  • aerosol whipped cream
  • halloween sprinkle
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Rocket Jello Shots

  • BLUE LAYER
  • blueberry jell
  • vodka
  • water
  • RED LAYER
  • cherry jell
  • vodka
  • water
  • WHITE LAYER
  • envelope gelatin
  • milk
  • vodka
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
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Beer Gelatin Shots

  • lime zest
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • lager beer
  • tequila
  • confectioners sugar
  • gelatin powder
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S’mores Jell-O Shots

  • sweetened condensed milk
  • graham cracker
  • vodka
  • water
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • marshmallow fluff
  • envelopes gelatin
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Sour Patch Jell-O Shots

  • lemon jell
  • cool whip
  • red
  • sour patch kid
  • berry blue jell
  • lime jell
  • orange jell
  • strawberry jell
  • water
  • vodka
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Red, White, & Blue Party Shot

  • nonstick spray
  • FOR BLUE LAYER
  • berry blue jell
  • water
  • blueberry
  • vodka
  • FOR RED LAYER
  • strawberry jell
  • water
  • strawberry
  • vodka
  • FOR WHITE LAYER
  • marshmallow crème
  • vodka
  • heavy cream
  • gelatin
  • milk
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S'mores Jell-O Shots

  • hot chocolate
  • baileys irish cream
  • water
  • marshmallow
  • chocolate chip
  • gelatin
  • graham cracker
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Negroni Jell-O Shots

  • cooking spray
  • orange zest
  • sanding sugar
  • campari
  • gin
  • sugar
  • orange juice
  • vermouth
  • lemon lime soda
  • envelopes gelatin

Ingredient Breakdown

 
water
vodka
gelatin
sugar
envelopes gelatin
lemon juice
salt
lemon
irish cream liqueur
lemon lime soda
grenadine
food coloring
triple sec
tequila
cooking spray
strawberry
orange jell
vanilla extract
chocolate chip
peppermint schnapp
orange
strawberry jell
honey
cinnamon
orange juice
milk
lime juice
champagne
banana liqueur
blue curaçao liqueur
sweetened condensed milk
cherry jell
aerosol whipped cream
gin
heavy cream
watermelon jell
apple cider vinegar
ginger
black pepper
cranberry juice
orange liqueur
brown sugar
egg
all purpose flour
whipped cream
tabasco sauce
maple syrup
whiskey
cinnamon schnapp
white crème de cacao liqueur
green crème de menthe liqueur
scotch whisky
rum
cake vodka
nutmeg
irish whiskey
pineapple juice
lime wedge
limeade
lime jell
sweet chocolate chip
cool whip
blueberry
campari
apple
graham cracker
berry blue jell
baileys irish cream
marshmallow
cayenne pepper
garlic
turmeric
amaretto liqueur
canadian whisky
baileys irish cream liqueur
kahlúa coffee liqueur
butter
chocolate
baking soda
caramel vodka
apple cider
caramel
green
yukon jack
lime cordial
pudding
liquor
celery salt
worcestershire sauce
beef bouillon
sambuca liqueur
pink lemonade
jägermeister
​ irish cream liqueur
​ vodka
​ hazelnut liqueur
orange gelatin
cointreau orange liqueur
coconut milk
black raspberry liqueur
hazelnut liqueur
melon liqueur
white crème de cacao
light cream
coffee liqueur
crème de banane liqueur
bourbon whiskey
jack daniel' tennessee whiskey
banana gelatin
guinness stout
green coloring
sprinkle
lump crab meat
red chili paste
vegetable broth
mint
sweet pea
canola oil
cherry liqueur
midori melon liqueur
absinthe
anisette liqueur
blackberry brandy
southern comfort
lime gelatin
blanco tequila
tequilla
crème de cacao liqueur
christmas sprinkle
vanilla pudding
eggnog
bourbon
fireball cinnamon whiskey
whipped
lemon twist
grape jelly
peanut butter
coconut oil
oreo
cranberry jell
holiday sprinkle
crème de cacao
irish cream
candy sprinkle
vanilla frosting
grape jell
halloween sprinkle
maraschino cherry
pineapple ring
butterscotch schnapp
rum rum
coca cola
light rum
reddi wip
vanilla vodka
blue moon beer
sparkling cider
gold sanding sugar
cranberry vodka
all vegetable shortening
blood orange juice
angostura bitter
envelopes powdered gelatin
peach schnapp
sour
cream
galliano 'autentico liqueur
orange curaçao liqueur
blood orange sparkling soda
silver tequila
deli pickle
pickle juice
light bodied red wine
brandy
green grape
prosecco
sprite
blueberry jell
envelope gelatin
lime zest
lager beer
confectioners sugar
gelatin powder
maraschino cherry juice
navel orange
semi sweet chocolate chip
marshmallow fluff
watermelon
lemon jell
red
sour patch kid
lime
nonstick spray
marshmallow crème
fireball whisky
hot chocolate
orange zest
sanding sugar
vermouth

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • vodka 16%
  • water 14%

Common Ingredients

  • gelatin 8%

Usual Ingredients

  • irish cream liqueur 6%
  • lemon 6%
  • lemon juice 6%
  • sugar 5%
  • envelopes gelatin 4%
  • food coloring 4%
  • grenadine 4%
  • lemon lime soda 4%
  • salt 4%