Description
Twisted Cherry Shots are a quick and fun cocktail featuring cherry vodka, cola, and grenadine, served in a glass rimmed with red sanding sugar for a sweet, colorful kick. Perfect for a festive gathering or a flavorful shot in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shot
- 1 oz cherry vodka
- 1 oz cola (chilled)
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice (optional, for mixing)
For the Glass Rim
- Corn syrup or lemon juice (to stick sugar)
- Red sanding sugar (for rim)
Optional Garnish
- Maraschino cherry
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Dip the rim of your shot glass into corn syrup or lemon juice to make sure the sugar will stick properly.
- Coat the Rim: Immediately dip the rim into red sanding sugar, ensuring an even and vibrant coating around the edge of the glass.
- Mix Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the cherry vodka and chilled cola carefully to preserve carbonation.
- Add Grenadine: Pour in the grenadine and mix gently to blend the flavors without losing fizz from the cola.
- Add Ice (Optional): If desired, add ice cubes to the shaker before mixing to chill the drink further.
- Pour into Glass: Strain or pour the mixture into the prepared shot glass, taking care not to disturb the sugared rim.
- Garnish: Finish with a maraschino cherry dropped into the shot or a light sprinkle of edible glitter for a festive look.
Notes
- Use chilled cola to maintain the drink’s fizz and keep it refreshing.
- For a sweeter shot, increase the amount of grenadine slightly, but be careful not to overpower the cherry vodka flavor.
- If corn syrup is unavailable, fresh lemon juice works well to adhere the sanding sugar to the glass rim.
- Edible glitter adds a festive touch but is completely optional.
- This recipe is ideal as a single serving shot but can be easily multiplied for larger groups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry vodka shot, cherry cocktail, grenadine shot, festive shots, quick cocktail, party drinks
