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    Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot

    Published: Aug 31, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The pineapple upside down cake shot is a beautiful, layered vodka shot that is simple to make and has a wonderfully sweet taste. Made with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and grenadine, this drink tastes just like the popular dessert it’s named after.

    Shot glass filled with orange and red juice and a cherry.

    Shots are typically easy and cheap drinks to make for a night home with friends, parties and holidays. There are many different shots like the popular lemon drop shot, vegas bomb, and cinnamon toast crunch shot.

    Pineapple upside down shots are meant to make you feel like you are eating a slice of delicious cake. The vanilla vodka mixed with pineapple juice really gives that cake flavor and the splash of grenadine adds that beautiful pop of red like the cherries on a pineapple upside down cake.

    Ingredients needed

    Vanilla Vodka – Vanilla vodka adds a sweet, cake-like flavor. You can substitute with whipped cream vodka or cake vodka. You can even use regular vodka it just won’t be as sweet.

    Pineapple juice – Use a filtered pineapple juice for this drink.

    Grenadine – Adds that beautiful red color at the bottom and a touch of extra sweetness.

    Ice – Enough ice is needed to fill up the cocktail shaker. This will help make the shot nice and cold.

    Maraschino cherries – Optional garnish.

    Bottle of vanilla vodka, can of pineapple juice, glass of grenadine.

    How to make pineapple upside down cake shots

    1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    2. Pour vodka and pineapple juice in the shaker. Close and shake for 20-30 seconds. This helps to chill the drink.
    3. Pour into a tall shot glass and then slowly pour in grenadine.
    4. Optional add maraschino cherry either on top of the glass or drop it in the shot.
    Cocktail shaker with ice and glass with juice.

    Recipe tips and variations

    • Use a tall shot glass for this cake shot recipe. It helps show off the layers.
    • Be sure to slowly pour in the grenadine down the side of the glass so that you get the layered effect.
    • For a more tropical flavor, try substituting vanilla vodka with Malibu rum.
    • This can also be made into a cocktail drink. Use 3-4 ounces of vanilla vodka , 3-4 ounces of pineapple juice and then 1/2 ounce grenadine. Pour into a glass filled with ice to serve.

    What if I don’t have cocktail shaker?

    If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, no problem! Try using a Mason jar instead. Simply add ice to the jar, along with the vodka and pineapple juice. Make sure you put the lid on tight and then shake.

    Glass with juice and a cherry on top.

    More easy cocktail recipes

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    If you made this drink let me know in the comments. Follow for more recipes on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.

    Shot glass filled with drink and bowl of cherries.
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    Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot

    The pineapple upside down cake shot is a simple, 3-ingredient shot that tastes just like the popular dessert.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cake shot
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • ice for shaker
    • 1 oz vanilla vodka or plain vodka
    • 1 oz pineapple juice
    • 1/4 oz grenadine
    • optional: maraschino cherries for garnish

    Instructions

    • Place ice in cocktail shaker.
    • Pour vodka and pineapple juice in the shaker over the ice.
    • Place lid on shaker and shake for 20-30 seconds.
    • Pour into shot glass. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the shot glass.
    • Optional, top with maraschino cherry.

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    Notes

    • Use a tall shot glass for this recipe. It helps show off the layers.
    • Be sure to slowly pour in the grenadine down the side of the glass so that you get the layered effect.
    • For a more tropical flavor, try substituting vanilla vodka with Malibu rum.
    • This can also be made into a cocktail drink. Use 3-4 ounces of vanilla vodka , 3-4 ounces of pineapple juice and then 1/2 ounce grenadine. Pour into a glass filled with ice to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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