The Mistletoe Shot is a fruity, sweet vodka shot recipe. Pomegranate and cranberry with a hint of mint — a kiss-worthy holiday shot. For more like it, browse our Vodka shots, and always drink responsibly — Shot Chef is for adults 21+.
Mistletoe Shot
About the Mistletoe Shot
A Christmas shot that actually tastes fresh. Vodka and pomegranate liqueur give it a tart-sweet berry backbone, cranberry juice deepens the red, and muddled mint runs a cool, herbal thread through it all. Festive and red without being cough-syrup sweet.
Tips
- Muddle the mint lightly, just enough to release the oils. Crush it too hard and it turns bitter.
- Double-strain to keep mint flecks and ice shards out of the glass.
- Use 100% cranberry, not cranberry cocktail, if you want to control the sweetness.
Variations
- Swap mint for a small sprig of rosemary for a more woodsy, holiday note.
- Top with a splash of sparkling wine to make it a festive fizz.
Built for Christmas gatherings. Find more red-and-green pours in our fruity shots.
Substitutions
- Grenadine for the pomegranate liqueur.
- Skip the mint for a simpler build.
Batch version
For 12, muddle mint, batch the liquids, double-strain.
FAQ
Why double-strain?
It keeps muddled mint out for a clean, festive shot.
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At a glance
- Base liquor
- Vodka
- Flavor
- Fruity · Sweet
- Strength
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Method
- Shake
- Glassware
- 2 oz shot glass
- Best for
- Christmas
- Est. cost/shot
- $2.25
Drink responsibly. For adults 21+. Never drink and drive.