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Sugar Rush Shots


  • Author: Stephanie

Description

🌈🍬 Sugar Rush Shots

Fruity rainbow syrup layered with candy vodka

Flavor Profile: Bright, sweet, and colorful — like drinking liquid candy from a rainbow. Fruity syrup meets candy-kissed vodka in a dreamy swirl.


✨ Ingredients (Makes 4 shots)

  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) candy vodka (e.g. Skittles- or Jolly Rancher-infused vodka, or use a store-bought cotton candy or bubblegum vodka)

  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) rainbow syrups, layered (choose 2–3 colorful fruity syrups like strawberry, blue raspberry, mango, or kiwi)

  • 1/4 tsp edible shimmer dust or glitter (optional)

  • Ice (for chilling)

  • Optional: Whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for topping


🍭 Instructions

  1. Infuse Your Vodka (Optional):
    For homemade candy vodka: Soak colorful candy (like Skittles or Jolly Ranchers) in plain vodka for 24 hours, then strain.

  2. Prep Syrups:
    Choose 2–3 fruity syrups in different colors. Pour each into a small squeeze bottle or spoon-friendly container.

  3. Layer the Shots:

    • In each shot glass, pour a small layer (about ½ tsp) of the heaviest syrup (usually red or grenadine).

    • Slowly layer the lighter colored syrup on top using the back of a spoon.

    • Finally, carefully layer the candy vodka on top using the same spoon technique.

    • Add shimmer dust for sparkle!

  4. Optional Garnish:
    Top with a squirt of whipped cream and a pinch of rainbow sprinkles or a gummy candy.


💡 Tips & Variations

  • Skittles Rainbow Version: Use different Skittles-infused vodkas for each layer!

  • Glow Up: Mix a little tonic water into the top layer to make it glow under blacklight.

  • Mocktail Version: Use fruit syrups + lemon-lime soda or white grape juice + edible glitter.