Pink Starburst Shot
A candy-sweet shooter that tastes exactly like the pink Starburst candy with vanilla and watermelon notes.
- ½ ozvanilla vodka
- ½ ozwatermelon schnapps(also called watermelon pucker)
- ½ ozsweet and sour mix
- pink sugar rimgarnish
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The Pink Starburst Shot captures the most beloved candy in Mars' Starburst line — the pink strawberry-lemon variety that inspired the "Pink Starburst" meme, in which the pink candy is declared significantly superior to all other varieties. Starburst was introduced in the UK as Opal Fruits in 1960 before launching in the US as Starburst in 1967. The pink Starburst's distinctive flavor, a blend of strawberry and citrus that is simultaneously fruity and tangy, inspired a cocktail that uses a combination of strawberry vodka, peach schnapps, and lemon-lime soda to recreate that specific taste profile. The cultural cachet of the "best Starburst" meme gave the shot a built-in hook for millennial consumers who recognized the reference immediately.
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