Pineapple Upside-Down Shot
Contemporary · Vodka · Shot
Vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and a drop of grenadine that sinks like the cherry on the cake. Tastes exactly like the 1950s dessert.
| Glass | Shot |
| Garnish | Maraschino cherry |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | Shot |
| Flavor | Tropical, Sweet, Dessert |
Ingredients
- Vanilla Vodka1 oz
- Pineapple Juice1 oz
- Grenadine0.125 oz
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Prep: Chill ingredients
- Glassware: Select shot glass
- Build: Combine 1 oz vanilla vodka and 1 oz pineapple juice in shaker
- Shake: Add ice and shake hard
- Strain: Strain into shot glass
- Finish: Drop a few drops of grenadine through the foam
Pro Tips
- Shake the pineapple juice hard — the froth is essential
- Let the grenadine drop slowly to create a sunset effect
- Smirnoff Vanilla or Absolut Vanilia both work