If you have a morbid taste, this creepy drink might just be the perfect tonic! The alien brain hemorrhage shot is becoming THE Halloween drink and is perfect for those who like their drinks artfully grim.

Its horrifying looks are definitely part of the appeal. Sip beneath the gruesome surface though and you’ll find a super smooth, monstrously delicious drink that’s set to become your new favorite.
Alien brain hemorrhage shot recipe
Need something to spice up your next halloween party? Or maybe you just want to amp up your weekend? This grim and grisly concoction is perfect.
This shot is super simple to put together – no obscure ingredients or finicky preparation here. Just four ingredients – Bailey’s, blue curaçao, grenadine and peach schnapps – in a glass. The effect is out of this world.
The pictures tell you all you need to know. The alien brain hemorrhage shot looks more like something you’d find in the dusty corner of a Roswell lab than something served up in a swanky bar. The weird and wonderful look of the alien brain hemorrhage shot is definitely part of the appeal though.
Items you’ll need for this recipe
There are a few items you’ll need to make this drink.
- Bailey’s Irish cream – this classic cream liqueur brings a smoothness to the taste and freakiness to the look.
- Peach schnapps – peach schnapps brings a nice fruity snap. Absolut, Doc Well’s or Peachtree are great peach schnapps brands that’ll taste delicious with the alien brain hemorrhage shot.
- Blue curacao – blue curacao brings great flavor and the all important-blue coloring effect to the alien brain hemorrhage shot.
- Grenadine syrup – grenadine is a pomegranate and cherry syrup that brings the sweetness at the bottom of the shot glass.
- Shot glass – get a quality shot glass collection for your alien brain hemorrhage shot.
How to make a brain hemorrhage shot
Putting this terrifyingly tasty shot together is pretty easy. Although layered shots can sometimes be tricky, this shot is quick and simple.
The peach schnapps goes in first. This clear layer is the ‘membrane’ that acts as the backdrop to the rest of the shot drink.
Then comes the Bailey’s. Chilled Bailey’s is best. Also, give it a shake so that the Bailey’s floats to the top of the shot glass. This’ll give the alien shot its ghostly appearance.
Slowly pour the blue curacao then add a couple of drops of grenadine and you’re good to go!
How to make a brain hemorrhage drink
If you want to turn an alien brain hemorrhage shot into an alien brain hemorrhage cocktail, just double or triple the ingredients.
Remember to pour each ingredient in slowly. That’s the key to getting the grisly appearance of the alien brain hemorrhage shot on point.
What does an alien brain hemorrhage shot taste like?
Despite its horrific appearance, this brain hemorrhage shooter tastes smooth and creamy, with a little fruity flourish. There is some congealed matter in there though!
Does the bailey’s need to be chilled?
It’s best if both the Bailey’s and Blue Curacao are chilled. This will make both float to the top of the shot glass, making them look suspended in the appearance for that all-important alien brain shot appearance.
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PrintAlien Brain Hemorrhage
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 double shot glassful 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Alien Brain Hemorrhage is the perfect shot recipe when it comes to Halloween or 4th of July celebrations, with its red white and blue colouring.
Ingredients
- 25ml (1 jigger) peach schnapps
- 12.5ml (½ jigger) Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 3-5 drops Blue Curaçao
- 3-5 drops grenadine
Instructions
- Use a 50ml (2 jigger) shot glass.
- Pour the peach schnapps into the shot glass.
- Place the tip of a teaspoon level with the peach schnapps’ surface and pour Bailey’s gently into the
- bowl part of the teaspoon.
- Remove the teaspoon.
- Add the drops of grenadine and Blue Curaçao.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a clearer line between the schnapps and Bailey’s, chill the schnapps first.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: alien brain hemorrhage, brain hemorrhage shot, alien brain shot recipe, brain tumor shot, halloween shot recipe
sam
witch's brew
Michael Fisher
Bloody Mary
Margaret Gallagher
Witches potion
Jo m welsh
Would have to be a bloody mary
Cydney Webster
Bloody mary
Alice Dixon
Bloody Mary
jane
Pumpkin Spice White Russian - white Russian's are my favourite cocktail and Halloween is my favourite celebration so its perfect for me!
Iain maciver
Bloody Mary
★★★★★
Charlotte isobelle
I only know of a Bloody Mary. I’ve never even thought of mixing baileys like that either.
Mrs Helen Markham
I do love a Bloody Mary cocktail 🍹
★★★★★
Ray Dodds
Bloody Mary
Chris Andrews
What is your favourite Halloween cocktail?
Alien Brain Hemorrage looks like it will be a favourite of mine
Angie McDonald
Blood Orange & Vodka
Claire Driver
Frankenlime fizz
Bryan Murphy
Zombie
Jane Willis
I don't really do Halloween, but my favourite cocktail is a Manhattan, I'll drink that any day of the year.
★★★★
pete c
a frankenlime Fizz - very tasty, but not too many of them!
claire woods
Bloody Mary cocktail
Ruth Harwood
Not really much of a drinker, but the occasional Bloody Mary is ok xx
Kim Murray
I don't know any Halloween cocktails but love anything with lime in it x
Kate sutton
Bloody Mary !
Carolyn E
After reading this I am hooked on the gin ginger beer. I will make it Halloween with a fake spider.....
★★★★★
joanne coulson
Bloody Mary
Amy bondoc
Bloody Mary
Adrian Bold
Bloody Mary
★★★★
JOANNE ROXBURGH
big fan of long island
Maria
I tried a skeleton cocktail which was lime juice, tequila and grenadine
Oksana Fitzgerald
Bloody Mary
natasha cross
Zombie
James Travis
Has to be a Bloody Mary
★★★★
Marie Rungapadiachy
My favourite Halloween cocktail has to be a Zombie.
Susan Hoggett
I love making zombies at halloween, it's a potent but lovely cocktail!
Jennifer Rhymer
Witches Brew with raspberry liqueur is my favourite x
Sammi McSporran
Cant go wrong with a simple Bloody Mary! But I love the sound of this, mental!
J Hann
Zombie
Angela Kelly
I don't have one but, in the spirit of fairness, I'll spend this year trying some out!
Sheri Darby
Bloody Mary
Leslie Evans
Bloody Mary
astrid C
grasshopper
Hayley C
Never tried any halloween cocktails but I like the sound of this one you’ve made it look fabulous!
Ross Leech
Squashed Frogs!
Jennifer Toal
A vampires kiss
sharon martin
Vampire’s kiss
Amy Stevens
Bloody Mary
Theresa Thomas
Has to be a Bloody Mary
Natalie Crossan
I love a Zombie!