Orange Starburst Shot
Orange vodka and triple sec — recreating the orange Starburst (UK: Opal Fruits 1960; US: Starburst 1967), the artificial orange quality more vivid than fresh fruit.
- ¾ ozvanilla vodka
- ½ oztriple sec(or orange curacao)
- ¼ ozorange juice(fresh)
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The Orange Starburst Shot targets the most beloved variety in Mars' Starburst candy line — introduced in the UK in 1960 as Opal Fruits before being relaunched as Starburst for the US market in 1967. Starburst's orange flavor, while broadly similar to other citrus candies, has a distinctive balance of acidity and sweetness that the shot recreates through combinations of orange-flavored vodka, triple sec, and a touch of cream or citrus juice. The candy's original four flavors (strawberry, lemon, orange, and lime-flavored original) inspired a cocktail format that lets bars offer individual candy-flavor shots, with orange consistently ranking as one of the most popular alongside the pink strawberry lemon variety. The specific artificial orange quality — brighter and more intensely citrus than fresh fruit — defines the target flavor.
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