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Shriek Pop Shots


  • Author: Stephanie

Description

💥 Shriek Pop Shots 💥
A zippy blast of neon lemon and sweet cherry with a fizzy candy kick—these electrifying shots explode with color, sparkle, and that unmistakable pop!


🧪 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 shots):

Fizzy Base:

  • 1 oz lemon vodka (or plain vodka + 1/2 tsp lemon extract)

  • 1 oz cherry liqueur (or cherry vodka + splash of grenadine)

  • 1 oz lemon-lime soda (for fizz)

  • 1/2 oz sour mix or fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cherry syrup or grenadine

  • 1/4 tsp edible neon yellow or red shimmer dust (or both, for swirl!)

  • Optional: 1–2 drops neon food coloring (yellow, red, or pink)

Pop Candy Rim:

  • 2 tbsp Pop Rocks candy (cherry or tropical punch flavor)

  • Lime wedge or simple syrup (to moisten rims)


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pop Rim:

    • Just before serving (so they stay fizzy), pour Pop Rocks onto a small plate.

    • Moisten rims of shot glasses with a lime wedge or syrup.

    • Dip into Pop Rocks to coat. Don’t do this too early—they’ll melt!

  2. Mix the Neon Shriek:

    • In a shaker filled with ice, combine lemon vodka, cherry liqueur, sour mix, cherry syrup, and shimmer dust.

    • Add food coloring if desired.

    • Shake until icy cold and glowing.

  3. Add the Fizz:

    • Strain into rimmed glasses, filling about 3/4.

    • Top off with a splash of lemon-lime soda for a fizzy burst.

  4. Optional Garnish:

    • Add a neon gummy or maraschino cherry on a mini sword pick.

    • Float extra shimmer on top for a glitter pop effect.


🎉 Serving Tips:

  • Serve under blacklight for neon glow.

  • Pour over a candy “pop fizz” station where guests can pick their own rim and garnish.

  • Layer with bright-colored jello for a jelly-pop twist!