What makes the Alien Brain Hemorrhage so memorable isn’t just the wild name, it’s the insane visual effect.

This layered shot gets its bizarre look from the way Irish Cream curdles slightly when it hits the Peach Schnapps, giving it that “brain in a jar” vibe. A dash of blue curacao and a drip of grenadine add creepy color and that final bloody twist.

Despite the horror-movie look, the taste is smooth and fun: sweet peach and cream with a hint of citrus and cherry. It’s a novelty shot, no doubt, but it’s one that always gets a reaction (which is exactly what you want at a party).

It’s been making the rounds in bars and Halloween parties since at least the early 2000s, often popping up on viral cocktail lists thanks to its gory aesthetic.