🥭 Beach Bling Shots

Mango-papaya punch with a gold sugar rim
Makes about 6–8 shots

✨ Ingredients:

For the Shots:

• 2 oz mango juice (chilled)

• 2 oz papaya nectar (or blended ripe papaya pulp)

• 1 oz coconut rum (optional for alcohol version)

• 1 oz pineapple juice

• ½ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 tsp simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)

• Edible gold shimmer dust (optional, for sparkle)

For the Rim:

• 2 tbsp gold sanding sugar or edible gold sugar crystals

• 1 tbsp honey or light corn syrup (for sticking)

🍹 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Gold Sugar Rim:

• Pour gold sugar into a small shallow dish.

• Lightly brush the rims of your shot glasses with honey or syrup.

• Dip the rims into the gold sugar to coat evenly.

• Set aside to dry and harden slightly.

2. Mix the Shot Base:

• In a shaker filled with ice, add:

  • Mango juice

  • Papaya nectar

  • Coconut rum (skip for mocktail)

  • Pineapple juice

  • Lime juice

  • Simple syrup (if needed)

• Add a pinch of edible gold shimmer dust for that beach bling sparkle.

• Shake well for about 10–15 seconds until chilled and slightly frothy.

3. Pour and Serve:

• Strain into the gold-rimmed shot glasses.

• Garnish with a tiny mango cube, a sliver of papaya, or a mini cocktail umbrella if desired.