🍬 Gumball Shine Shots – Sweet Gum Vodka & Tonic Pop

A vibrant, sweet-and-sparkly shot with the juicy punch of bubblegum-flavored vodka, fizzy tonic water, and a glossy candy shine. It’s like sipping a carbonated gumball!

🍸 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 shots)

For the Shots:

• 3 oz bubblegum-flavored vodka (e.g., Three Olives Bubble or homemade infusion*)

• 2 oz tonic water (chilled, for the fizzy pop)

• ½ oz lemon juice (fresh, optional – for balance)

• ½ oz simple syrup or bubblegum syrup (optional – for extra sweetness)

• Ice (for shaking)

For the Rim:

• Bubblegum popping candy or crushed pink rock candy

• Clear corn syrup or pink frosting (for rimming)

Optional Garnishes:

• Mini gumballs

• Edible glitter or shimmer spray

• Whipped cream swirl with pink sprinkles

🥄 Instructions

Step 1: Rim the Glasses

1. Dip shot glass rims in corn syrup or frosting.

2. Roll rims in crushed candy or popping candy. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Shots

1. In a shaker with ice, combine:

   • 3 oz bubblegum vodka

   • ½ oz lemon juice (optional)

   • ½ oz simple or bubblegum syrup

2. Shake well until chilled and slightly frothy.

3. Strain into prepared shot glasses, filling halfway.

Step 3: Add the Fizz

1. Top each shot with a splash of tonic water right before serving.

2. Watch the tonic bubble up with the sweet candy aroma!