Pink Starburst Shot

INTRODUCTION: Pink Starburst Shots are a delicious, fruity shot made with watermelon pucker liqueur, vanilla vodka, and sweet and sour mix make it the perfect way to enjoy your favorite childhood candy in shot form! After all, playing off of our nostalgia is half the fun of drinking alcohol, right?

What is in a Pink Starburst Shot?

Pink Starburst shots are made with watermelon pucker liqueur, vanilla vodka, and sweet and sour mix.

Taste: Fruity, Sweet, Tart

Occasion: Anytime! Perfect for those warmer summer months, especially. Halloween is also a great occasion, being themed around candy.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Glassware Type: Shot Glass

Tools: A Jigger or Measuring Cup, Cocktail Shaker, Cocktail Strainer

INGREDIENTS:

(3/4oz) Watermelon Pucker liqueur

(1/2oz) Vanilla Vodka
(1/2oz) Sweet & Sour mix
Granulated sugar for garnish rim

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill your shaker tin with ice.
Add all your ingredients into a shaker tin, shake for 15-20 seconds Take a lemon wedge and wipe along the rim of your shot glasses and rim with sugar for garnish.

Strain into your shot glass and enjoy!

Another fun garnish idea is to place Starburst candies along the rim of your glass, especially if it’s for Halloween!

FAQS:

Can I use a different kind of vodka instead of vanilla? While that’s not necessarily breaking any rules, it is encouraged to use vanilla vodka as it pairs nicely with the sweetness of the watermelon pucker. But feel free to experiment!

Can I use a different kind of liquor instead of vodka? Yes, you can! Rum would be a nice alternative to vodka in this recipe.