Description
A vibrant and layered Cinco de Drinko Shot made with strawberry, coconut, pineapple, and melon liqueur. This colorful shooter is a tropical crowd-pleaser perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer parties, or any celebration where presentation and flavor matter! Easy to layer with simple bar tools and fun to customize. Make a batch, and get ready for the “oohs” and “aahs”!
Ingredients
1/2 oz grenadine
1/2 oz strawberry syrup (or 2 muddled strawberries)
1/2 oz white rum
1/2 oz coconut rum (Malibu or similar)
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
Optional: splash of lemon-lime soda or sour mix
Ice
Garnish: 1 fresh strawberry + 1 pineapple chunk (for cocktail pick)
Instructions
Make the Red Layer (Bottom):
In a small glass, combine grenadine and strawberry syrup. If using fresh strawberries, muddle them well with the grenadine. Pour into the bottom of a tall shot or mini parfait glass.Shake the White Layer (Middle):
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the white rum, coconut rum, and pineapple juice. Shake well until chilled. Slowly pour over the red layer using the back of a bar spoon to help the layers stay clean.Pour the Green Layer (Top):
Gently pour Midori over the white layer using the same spoon layering technique. For extra brightness, you can mix Midori with a splash of soda or sour mix first.
Garnish and Serve:
Skewer a fresh strawberry and pineapple chunk on a cocktail pick and place on top or across the rim of the glass. Serve immediately!
Notes
Chill all ingredients before assembling to help the layers stay distinct.
Always pour slowly over the back of a spoon for clean, separated layers.
Want a full-size cocktail instead? Just double or triple the quantities and build in a tall glass.
No strawberry syrup? Use cherry juice, raspberry syrup, or muddled berries with simple syrup.
Midori alternatives: green apple schnapps or a DIY melon-flavored syrup with a splash of vodka.
This shot is all about color and fun—don’t stress if your first try doesn’t layer perfectly. It’ll still taste incredible!