18 Thanksgiving Shot Recipes That Bring the Party (and Get You Through the Family Reunion) (2024)

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Is it really a Thanksgiving celebration without shots? Our point exactly. Don't worry, we're not talking about those pirate-face-inducing-bottom-shelf-never-been-sicker kind of shots. Our line up of Thanksgiving shots is packed with flavors so tasty, they'll double as dessert. Whether you need to ease the pain of your distant relatives badgering you with inappropriate questions (simmer down, Aunt Karen), or you just want to pump up your Turkey Day pre-game, these fun and festive shots are the answer. We've rounded up some of our favorites—apple, cranberry, pumpkin pie, and bacon bourbon, all included.

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Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shots

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You can never have too much pumpkin in the fall. There's a reason pumpkin spiced-everything is a thing. And now, we may never eat pumpkin pie without Fireball again.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Caramel Apple Jello Shots

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These caramel-infused jelly shots are an instant party starter. And you won't have to go straight to the dentist to fix a chipped tooth from biting into them. Plus, they're super easy to serve.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Cranberry Jelly Shots

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Cranberry jelly shots are on-theme but far from cheesy—the perfect balance for a Thanksgiving co*cktail. And that leaves us with just one question: Can we sub this for cranberry sauce? Asking for a friend.

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Bloody Mary Shots

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If you're just looking for a good shot recipe and don't want to stick to the Thanksgiving theme too strictly, make these Bloody Mary pickle shots. They're especially great if you're hosting a Thanksgiving brunch or the feast is on the earlier side.

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Fireball Pumpkin Pie Shots

Whatever you feel about fireball, this is going to change it. Unless, of course, you're already a loyalist. Serve them up in cute mason jar shot glasses and then top them with a dollop of whipped cream for photo-ready presentation.

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Sangria Jell-O Shots

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Sangria isn't just for summer, and neither are Jell-o shots, so serve these up on Thanksgiving for a fruity treat.

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Apple Pie Bourbon Shots

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Allow us to introduce you to the most Pinterest-worthy shots ever. From the charming mini mason jar shot glasses to the cinnamon sticks, they're highly photogenic. And they taste like apple pie? We're sold.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Moscow Mule Shots

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You can't go wrong with Moscow mules. And these lime wedge Jell-O shots add an extra impressive twist your guests will love.

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Spiked Apple Cider Shots

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Apple cider in an actual apple? We've reached peak fall. Besides, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

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Pie Jell-O Shots

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Buttery, flaky pie crust, pumpkin-spiced filling, and rum all in one bite? It doesn't get any better than that. Good luck stopping after one.

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Fireball Cider Jell-O Shots

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Apple cider is great and all, but we'd so much rather have ours spiked with booze and topped with whipped cream. Seriously—you've never seen cider like this before.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Bacon Bourbon Jell-O Shots

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Bacon and bourbon go better together than Thanksgiving and indulgence. All your favorite fall flavors in one killer shot.

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PSL Jell-O Shots

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'Tis the season to be embrace being basic with a delicious PSL-inspired co*cktail. These are made with coffee, Kahlúa, gelatin, whipped cream, and pumpkin pie spice for that perfect autumn buzz.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Fried Tequila Shots

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Thanksgiving is all about over indulging in rich food, right? Well, at least partly. And these deep fried tequila shots/donut poppers will definitely meet that expectation.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Butterscotch Apple Cider Jello Shots

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Butterscotch is the new caramel. If you're not convinced, all the more reason to see for yourself with these butterscotch apple cider shots.

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Caramel Apple Pudding Shots

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Is it dessert or is it booze? Both. And they literally only take ten minutes to make. Sign us up.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Chardonnay Shots

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Say cheers with chardonnay shots for a co*cktail that's equal parts fun, festive, and classy. Their golden sheen ensures they'll fit in with all your fall decorations, too.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Sour Apple Jell-O Shot

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If you have a sweet tooth but also love sour candy, this is the Thanksgiving shot recipe for you. It calls for Jolly Rancher-infused vodka and caramel.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.

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