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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot

Grandma's dessert in shot form: vanilla vodka meets pineapple juice with a maraschino cherry finish. Tastes shockingly like the real cake. Birthday party essential.

vodkaEasy~20% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishmaraschino cherry
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ΒΎ ozvanilla vodka
  • Β½ ozpineapple juice
  • ΒΌ ozgrenadine
  • maraschino cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add vanilla vodka and pineapple juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well for 8-10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a shot glass.
  4. 4Add a small splash of grenadine which will sink to the bottom.
  5. 5Garnish with a cherry if desired.
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History & Origin

This dessert-inspired shot became popular in American bars during the 1990s and 2000s. It captures the nostalgic flavors of the classic baked dessert in liquid form.

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