Description
This rainbow shot recipe is a vibrant, tropical layered drink that’s perfect for parties, Pride, or whenever you want to wow your guests. With fruity flavors from grenadine, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and blue curaçao—all topped with a shimmering layer of vodka—it’s a little glass of color, flavor, and fun. Simple to make, stunning to serve!
Ingredients
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½ oz grenadine
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½ oz coconut rum (such as Malibu)
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½ oz pineapple juice
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½ oz blue curaçao
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½ oz chilled vodka (clear or colored)
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Optional: edible shimmer or gold luster dust
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Optional: a drop of pineapple juice or grenadine for a ripple effect
Instructions
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Pour the grenadine into the bottom of a shot glass. This will be your base layer.
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Slowly pour the coconut rum over the back of a bar spoon to float it gently on top of the grenadine.
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Layer the pineapple juice the same way, carefully floating it over the rum.
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Add the blue curaçao slowly using the spoon trick to create the next layer.
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Finish by floating the chilled vodka on top. For extra sparkle, mix in a pinch of edible shimmer before pouring.
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Optional: Use a dropper to add a small drop of pineapple juice or grenadine on the top for a fun ripple effect.
Notes
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For clean, distinct layers, always chill your ingredients beforehand.
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Pour slowly and steadily over the back of a spoon to keep layers separated.
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Use liquids with different densities—heavier ones like grenadine go first, lighter ones like vodka go last.
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Want to mix it up? Try Midori, cranberry juice, or flavored vodkas to customize the color and taste.
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Best served immediately—these beauties don’t like to sit around!