Adams Morgan’s treasured tiki perch offers miniature versions of its “Zombie” and “Rain Killer” cocktails to pair with its Filipino fare. Served in a miniature gold pineapple, the “Zombie” shot is a mix of rum, lemon, orange, Curacao, grenadine, and absinthe (the menu suggests taking an Uber home after one of these). The equally tropical “Make It Rain” shot combines vodka, lime, orange, pineapple, and bitters.

Shooters are designed to be a communal experience at Dupont’sessential, date night-friendly watering hole. At least two people at the table must participate and they must do the same one. The bar’s “Red Headed Madam” (Henry Mckenna sour mash, Jagermeister, cranberry cacao syrup) is a take on the ’90s shooter that goes by another name. “Greenish Tea” is a more tropical version of the tea-colored shooter, made with Henry Mckenna sour mash whiskey, grapefruit liquor, mango vinegar, and sparkling lemon soda. Finally, “It’s Amaro!!” is a straight shot of Vecchio Amaro, served at a super chilly — negative 20 degrees — temperature.

This local Peruvian chicken chain’s four shot offerings traverse the flavor spectrum. A green tea delivers a sour punch with a mixture of whisky, peach, and citrus, while a pickleback shot uses house-made brine as a salty chaser to a shot of whisky. Odes to sugary-and-salty childhood snacks come in the form of a PB&J shot (peanut butter and jelly whiskey) and “Cinnamon Toast Crunch Remix” (rumchata and cinnamon mezcal). A new Navy Yard outpost joined the original 14th Street NW location this summer.

After suffering fire damage earlier this year, the Dupont bar reopened this fall with five new shots. “Girl Scout Cookie” (coffee liqueur, Irish cream, crème de menthe) is like a Thin Mint for grown-ups. A “Melonball,” “Upside Down Pineapple” and “Whale Shooter” combine fruity flavors and vodka.

Chinatown’s long-delayed dueling piano bar finally swings open on Friday, November 18 with an array of shots. Guests can choose between sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. There’s a “Strawberry Shortcake” (whipped cream vodka, strawberry puree, whipped cream), “Sweet Tart” (raspberry vodka, Island Punch Pucker, simple syrup, lime juice), and “Spicy Watermelon” (tequila, watermelon pucker, hot sauce). The national chain is also known for its novelty neon booze buckets.

This Penn Quarter cafe and cocktail bar with rotating seasonal decor offers up a shooter for all occasions. “The Roast” (Fireball, cold brew coffee, white chocolate sauce, vanilla syrup, whipped cream) and a tri-colored B-52 (Kahlua, Baileys, Grand Mariner) combine caffeine and booze in a single sip. Lemon drop and green tea shots provide a puckery punch with a homemade sour mix, while the “Birthday Cake” is a white chocolate-raspberry dessert in liquid form.

Jellied cocktails in fruit rinds resemble precious jewels at award-winning Ryan Chetiyawardana’s cocktail bar. Nestled inside Silver Lyan’s “Jello Fruit Basket,” a revolving set of four cocktails fill eight rinds (right now: lychee martini, strawberry daiquiri, melon ball, and mojito). The basket comes with a side of four champagne shots (in liquid form). The bank vault-turned-top cocktail bar sits in the depths ofThe Riggshotel.

Bartenders at Arlington’s lively new pizza pad collaboration with Aslin Beer Co. can whip up a wide array of classic shots and shooters. Options include a lemon drop, PB&J, white gummy bear, and green tea. The brewery also offers tavern, New York, and Detroit-style pies.