The Gummy Bear Shot is an adorable novelty shot recipe that tastes just like a gummy bear. This recipe is inspired by a childhood favorite candy with a grown-up twist. This is the perfect fun shot recipe to make for your next celebration.
Create this iconic candy-inspired shot using a blend of fruity liqueurs. Your friends will love this cute photo.
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Ingredients in a Gummy Bear Shot
- Cherry vodka – The base of your drink.
- Peach schapps – Adds a nice peach flavor to your shot.
- Pineapple juice – Adds a more tropical flavor to this recipe.
- Lime A soda – Like Sprite. Just a little to add some bubbles.
- Gummy Bears – Are an optional (and so cute!) topping
I served my shots in these single shot glasses with my favorite brand of gummy bears.
Vodka Gummy Bears
To take this recipe to the next level, make vodka-soaked gummy bears to use as a garnish. Soak gummy bears in room temperature vodka for 8 hours or overnight. Remove the excess vodka and use the new (plumper) vodka gummy bears as a garnish for this shot.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, mix one ounce of cherry vodka and one ounce of peach schnapps. Then add the pineapple juice and ice.
Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
Pour into a shot glass and add a little lemon-lime soda.
Add a gummy bear for garnish. I added one to the rim of each glass (cut a slit in the bottom using a knife). You can also add gummy bears inside your photo if you want, it’s totally optional.
Tips and tricks for making
- For a white gummy bear shot, use pineapple vodka and be sure to use pineapple juice. The rest of the recipe is the same. Fun fact: White Gummy Bear is pineapple flavored.
- If you want a more neutral color, choose a colorless cherry vodka. My shots are red because of the color of the cherry vodka.
- If you don’t have cherry vodka on hand, feel free to use unflavored vodka or another fruity flavor. You can add a little grenadine if you want a little red color.
- You can prepare this recipe in advance, just save the lemon-lime soda to add when serving.
- For an even sweeter shot, add a sweet edge.
- Substitutions: You can substitute raspberry vodka for the cherry vodka. Pineapple juice can be replaced with cranberry juice or peach juice. If you don’t have a shaker, you can use a mixing glass with ice.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What are gummy bear shots made of?
Cherry vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda. They taste like a red gummy bear!
Can you make gummy bear cocktail?
To turn the gummy bear shot recipe into a full cocktail, simply double the recipe and serve it in a martini glass instead of a shot glass. Always drink responsibly.
What alcohol is best for gummy bears?
Vodka is a good base choice as well as fruity liqueurs.
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Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker, combine the cherry vodka, peach schnapps and pineapple juice with ice.
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Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
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Pour into a shot glass and add a little lemon-lime soda.
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Add a gummy bear for garnish. I added one to the rim of each glass (cut a slit in the bottom using a knife). You can also add gummy bears inside your photo if you want, it’s totally optional.
Remarks
- If you want a more neutral color, choose a colorless cherry vodka. My shots are red because of the color of the cherry vodka.
- If you don’t have cherry vodka on hand, feel free to use unflavored vodka. You can add a little grenadine if you want a little red color.
- You can prepare this recipe in advance, just save the lemon-lime soda to add when serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional intake
Gummy Bear Shot
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% Daily Value*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is calculated automatically using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where applicable, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.
