Want to experience a fruity drink with a retro vibe? Then, you must try this juicy, and flavorful pineapple upside-down cake shot this festive season. This drink is a beautiful blend of flavors and surely has a retro vibe. 

Try these vodka pineapple shots if you want to experiment with your Christmas drink recipes. This drink has all the flavors that you need this Christmas. This drink is an ideal option to serve at large gatherings. 

Just combine vanilla vodka and pineapple juice with a little splash of grenadine. Pour the mixture into the shot glasses. Your delicious and vibrant drink is ready to serve. Moreover, you can just prepare this drink in just 3 minutes. Isn’t it easy? 

This drink is loaded with pineapple fruit flavor with a kick of vodka. The grenadine adds a vibrant red color at the bottom of the shot glass. 

In today’s article, I have mentioned all the details you need to know to make the recipe. So let us move ahead with this fruity drink recipe without any delay. 

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot Recipe?

• Tall Shot Glasses – Use tall shot glasses to enjoy this fruity drink. 
• Cocktail Shaker – You will need a cocktail shaker to mix the drink ingredients.
• Strainer – Use a thick strainer to strain the juice so that shot is free from the pulp. You can use a Hawthorne strainer. 
• Measuring Jigger – To measure the right quantities of ingredients, use a measuring jigger. 
• Bar Spoon – For pouring the grenadine, you will require a bar spoon. 
• Knife – A knife will help you slice cherries.  

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What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot Recipe?

• Vanilla Vodka – An important ingredient in preparing a pineapple upside-down cake shot is vanilla vodka. 
• Pineapple Juice – If you have a juicer, then it is best to prepare fresh pineapple juice. But you can buy pineapple juice from the market if it is unavailable.     
• Grenadine – You can easily buy grenadine from the store or market. If it is not available, you can just make it in your kitchen. 
• Cherries – You can use cherries for decorating the glass rim. Cut the cherry halfway and place it on the rim of the shot glass. 

Steps To Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot Recipe 

1. Gather Ingredients

To make a pineapple upside-down cake shot, gather all the ingredients. We’ll need vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, grenadine, and cherries. 

2. Prepare The Drink 

After gathering all the ingredients, start by filling a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in 1 ½ ounces of vanilla vodka and pineapple juice. Shake all the ingredients vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is cold. 

Strain the drink before pouring it into the shot glass. Make sure there is no pulp of pineapple visible in the shot glass. 

After this, slowly pour a tiny splash of grenadine into the shot glass. You can use a bar spoon to pour the grenadine.

You will notice that the grenadine sits at the bottom of the drink without mixing with the other ingredients, and that is what we want. 

3. Garnish And Serve

Garnish the drink with cherries. Just split the cherry with the help of a knife and place it over the glass rim. Your pineapple upside-down cake shot is ready to be served. 

What Are The Tips To Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot Recipe?

• Before pouring it into the shot glasses, do not forget to strain the pineapple juice. Make sure there is no pulp in the shot glass. 
• Make sure the mixture of vanilla vodka and pineapple juice in the shaker is well cool before pouring it into the shot glass. 
• Pour grenadine into the mixture slowly. 
• Do not stir the grenadine into the juice and vanilla vodka mixture. 
• Use tall shot glasses to show off the clarity of the different colored layers of this shot. 
• You can also use whipped cream or fruity flavors of vodka instead of vanilla vodka. 

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How Will a Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot Recipe Look And Taste?

The pineapple upside-down cake shot is the perfect blend of vodka with pineapple juice. It has the kick of vodka with the fruity taste of pineapple.

 When it comes to its appearance, it is exceptionally beautiful to look at. The grenadine adds a colorful appearance at the bottom of the shot glass. 

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Conclusion

If you are looking for something to serve your guests or enjoy yourself at the weekend, then pineapple upside-down cake shots are the easiest and most delicious way. 

So, what are you waiting for? Try this super easy-to-make recipe this holiday season. If you like this article and want to know about more recipes, do check the other recipes on our website. 

Disclaimer- The images added in this blog post have been taken from Amanda’s Cookin’ and Britney Breaks Bread.