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Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot

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Jessica Pinney

Published

Mar. 5, 2026

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Mar. 5, 2026

This unique layered shot is quite the spectacle – it looks like a bloody alien brain in a jar. Perfect for serving at Halloween parties!

A shot glass is filled with a layered shot that is red on the bottom, then blue, then clear, and a light brown brain texture for the top layer.

If you want to impress your friends with a stunning layered shot, you should make the alien brain hemorrhage.

It has three distinct layers – red, blue, and textured light brown at the top that looks like a brain. The result is a sort of freaky, but impressive shot that resembles a bleeding alien brain in a jar.

Though it looks complex, it is actually really easy to execute – just follow the simple tips and tricks I’ve noted in the post below. Once you’ve got the hang of it, try the original brain hemorrhage shot or the zombie brain shot.

Ingredients

A bottle of blue curacao, Bailey's Irish Cream, Peach Schnapps, and grenadine all on a black background.
  • Peach Schnapps – Triple sec can be substituted.
  • Grenadine – Use Rose’s grenadine instead of a natural grenadine to achieve the bright red color.
  • Blue curaçao – This orange flavored liqueur serves as the blue layer.
  • Irish Cream – Use Bailey’s Irish cream to make the brain layer.

Tips

  • To get the best “brain” texture, the Bailey’s needs to be drizzled in. I recommend using a spout pourer on the bottle.
  • No pourers? No problem! Put the Bailey’s in a squirt bottle or use something like these mini beakers.
Two shot glasses on a black background. Each is filled with a layered shot that's red on the bottom, blue in the middle, and the top is a light brown liquid that has formed a brain-like texture.

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Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot

A creepy, three-layered shot that looks like a bloody alien brain in a jar.
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A shot glass is filled with a layered shot that is red on the bottom, then blue, then clear, and a light brown brain texture for the top layer.
Prep Time: 2 minutes mins
Total Time: 2 minutes mins
Servings: 1 shot

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Peach Schnapps
  • .5 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 1 splash Blue curaçao
  • 1 splash Grenadine

Instructions

  • Pour peach Schnapps into a shot glass.
  • Slowly drizzle the Irish cream on top in a circular motion to create the "brain" layer.
  • Slowly pour in the grenadine, then the blue curaçao.
  • Cheers and enjoy!
Author: Jessica Pinney
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