Glow Up Your Memorial Day Party with Neon Shot Tubes
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer — and nothing kicks off the season louder than a backyard party with glowing neon shot tubes. Whether you’re hosting a cookout, a pool party, or a late-night bonfire, LitShots’ neon shot tubes bring the glow that turns a good party into an unforgettable one.
Why Neon Shot Tubes Belong at Every Memorial Day Party
Memorial Day parties are all about bold fun: grills firing, music cranking, and people gathering to celebrate the long weekend. Standard shot glasses just don’t match that energy. LitShots’ neon tubes sit on decorative bases — skulls, eyeballs, and more — with a built-in LED that lights up the base and illuminates the neon tube from within. Set them on your bar cart or picnic table and watch every guest reach for their phone to snap a photo.
Available in Orange, Blue, Pink, and Green, the neon tubes are as flexible as your party vibe. Go full patriotic energy with Blue and pair it with a red sangria, or pick Green for a fun, tropical summer look. The glowing colors do more than look cool — they signal “we’re doing something different tonight.”
Best Shots to Serve in Neon Tubes This Memorial Day
The vessel matters, but so does what’s inside it. Here are five crowd-pleasing shots built for a Memorial Day crowd:
- Watermelon Vodka Shot — Muddle fresh watermelon, add vodka and a squeeze of lime. Serve in a Pink or Orange tube for maximum summer vibes.
- Blue Lemonade Shot — Blue curaçao, vodka, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for the Blue neon tube — the color match is wild.
- Green Apple Whiskey — Apple schnapps, whiskey, and a dash of lime. Pair with the Green tube for a crisp, refreshing hit.
- Coconut Lime Tequila — Tequila, coconut water, and fresh lime. Light, refreshing, and summer-ready.
- Classic Fireball Shot — Simple, crowd-pleasing, and looks absolutely wild glowing in an Orange neon tube around a skull base.
Need more inspiration? Check out Liquor.com’s shot recipe collection for dozens of ideas to keep the party going all weekend.
Setting Up a Glowing Memorial Day Bar
A few simple touches can transform your outdoor setup into a full bar experience:
- Group the LitShots together — cluster three or four neon tubes on a serving tray so the glow pools together. The effect is eye-catching even in daylight and incredible after dark.
- Match the neon color to your drink — pre-fill the tubes before guests arrive so each color signals a different flavor. No guessing, all vibes.
- Put them near the ice bucket — high-traffic zones guarantee maximum visibility. Everyone reaching for ice will see the glow.
- Shoot outdoors after sunset — the LED light hits differently once the sun goes down. Plan at least one round of shots after dark.
For more outdoor bar setup ideas, The Spruce Eats has a solid guide to building a home bar setup that translates perfectly to backyard parties.
The Perfect Memorial Day Weekend Gift
Hosting a party this weekend? A set of LitShots neon shot tubes makes a memorable host gift — or a fun addition to your own bar cart that gets used well past Memorial Day. The skull and eyeball bases work year-round, from summer cookouts to Halloween parties to New Year’s Eve. Once you bring one home, it doesn’t go back in a box.
Grab yours on LitShots’ Etsy shop and have them ready before the long weekend. Your party guests will be asking where you found them before the first round is even poured. 🎉🔫✨