This Vegas Bomb Shot is incredibly simple but delish! The Red Bull and peach Schnapps create a fizzy and fruity base that is only enhanced by a shot of warm, bold whiskey. This fun drink gets its name because the shot of Crown Royal or “bomb” is dropped into the glass before you drink it and it is supposed to give “up all night partying vibes.”
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I always recommend Vegas-style bomb shots to anyone who has never had a “bomb” drink before. The sweetness of the Red Bull makes the whole experience less intense but still taste amazing. It’s a quick, impressive drink that’s great for New Year's Eve celebrations and beyond.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a flavorful drink: All of the ingredients work so well together. From the bubbly Red Bull to the fruity Schnapps and the smooth Crown Royal whiskey—they complement each other to give you great flavor without overpowering.
- It’s only 3 ingredients: I love simple mixed drinks and this Vegas bomb recipe couldn’t get any easier. Plus, they are ingredients you can find at any liquor store!
- It’s ready fast: In minutes, you will have this fancy drink to enjoy. It feels sophisticated and fun even though it doesn’t take long to make.
Ingredients
You only need the three components listed below to prepare your shot drinks. It’s so simple! Just use more to make multiple shots if needed.
- Red Bull: This isn’t too sweet but it has subtle herbal and fruity notes mixed with fizzy carbonation. It works great as part of the base for this Vegas bomb drink. There are several recipes for Red Bull shots out there but this one is a favorite!
- Peach Schnapps: You can use any kind of peach liqueur you want, but it’s classic to use peach schnapps for this recipe. It doesn’t have a super strong alcoholic taste but it’s not sweet like juice.
- Crown Royal: This is a bold yet smooth whiskey. It’s perfect for shots and cocktails. I enjoy Crown Royal shots on their own, too.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Tropical: Try pineapple juice instead of peach schnapps and coconut rum instead of Crown Royal for a tropical experience.
- Mixed berry: Use strawberry Red Bull and black raspberry schnapps for a berry explosion.
- Lemonade: Swap the peach schnapps for limoncello and the Red Bull for lemonade for a citrus version.
How to Make Vegas Bomb Shots
Here are the steps needed to make these bomb shots. It’s super easy and quick. Then, you get to enjoy a perfectly crafted beverage!
Step 1: Pour Red Bull. First, pour the Red Bull energy into the pint glass.
Step 2: Add Schnapps. Then, pour in the peach Schnapps
Step 3: Pour and drop the shot. Pour a shot of Crown Royal and carefully drop it into the pint glass.
Step 4: Drink. Quickly chug the drink and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Keep the ingredients chilled: Shots go down smoother and easier when they’re cold. I like to stick the ingredients in the refrigerator before I use them to make a chilled drink.
- You’ll need a pint and a shot glass: This is a bomb shot so you’ll need both a pint glass for the Red Bull and Schnapps and then a shot glass for the whiskey.
- Storage directions: This isn’t a recipe that you can prepare ahead because the Crown Royal must be kept separate right up until you serve it. It’s much easier to make them on the spot.
If you love recipes like this unique fruity shot, you may also enjoy this Bazooka Joe Shot, Royal Flush Shot, Snake Bite Shot or try this Watermelon Vodka Cocktail!
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy some Vegas bombs with friends and tasty snacks like caramel popcorn and spicy candied pecans.
- Some tasty appetizers you could serve with this drink are BBQ meatball sliders or loaded tater tots.
- Even these lemon and garlic broiled shrimp skewers pair well with this fancy shot.
Recipe FAQs
If you prefer! This will turn it into a delicious cocktail instead of a shot.
You can combine a larger amount of Red Bull with peach Schnapps if you want to, but you must add a shot of whiskey before you drink it.
Absolutely! Any brand of whiskey would be fabulous, including Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. Get creative and experiment!
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Vegas Bomb Shot
Equipment
- pint glass
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 6-8 ounces Red Bull cold
- ½ ounce peach schnapps
- 1 ½ ounce Crown Royal
Instructions
- Pour Red Bull and peach schnapps into a pint glass.
- Carefully drop your shot glass of Crown Royal, then quickly chug the drink.
Notes
- Try any brand of whiskey that you enjoy in place of the Crown Royal. Jim Beam and Jack Daniels are fantastic alternatives.
- Combine all of the ingredients instead to create a tasty Vegas bomb cocktail.
- Prepare this Vegas bomb shot recipe when you are ready to enjoy it because it cannot be easily prepared ahead of time.
Eva says
Loved this! Thanks for the cool recipe.
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome! I try my best! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed it. You just made my day. All the best. Karin