Ingredients
Ingredients
Blue Layer:
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0.5 oz blue curaçao syrup
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0.5 oz piña colada drink
White Layer:
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0.5 oz piña colada drink
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0.5 oz coconut rum
Pink Layer:
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10 bubble gum pieces (infused in ½ pint white rum)
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0.5 oz strawberry liqueur
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0.5 oz piña colada drink
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0.5 oz overproof rum
Rim:
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Pink sugar (for rimming the shot glass)
Optional Garnishes:
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Cotton candy topper
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Edible glitter
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Mini heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1: Make the pink infusion
Place 10 pieces of bubble gum into ½ pint of white rum. Let it sit at room temperature for 1–2 hours until the gum has dissolved and the rum turns pink. Strain out any excess pieces and set aside. You can refrigerate this until ready to use.
Step 2: Rim the shot glass
Pour pink sugar onto a small plate. Lightly moisten the rim of a clear shot glass with water or simple syrup. Dip the rim into the pink sugar and set the glass aside.
Step 3: Add the blue layer
In a separate container, mix 0.5 oz blue curaçao syrup with 0.5 oz piña colada drink. Pour this gently into the bottom of the shot glass. For best results, use a small funnel or pour over the back of a spoon to layer slowly.
Step 4: Add the white layer
In another container, combine 0.5 oz piña colada drink with 0.5 oz coconut rum. Slowly pour this on top of the blue layer using the back of a spoon to preserve separation. The density of the liquids helps maintain clean lines between each color.
Step 5: Add the pink layer
In a clean container, mix 0.5 oz bubble gum-infused rum, 0.5 oz strawberry liqueur, 0.5 oz piña colada drink, and 0.5 oz overproof rum. Slowly float this final layer over the white, again using a spoon for precision.
Step 6: Serve immediately
Serve the shot as soon as it’s layered and rimmed. Optional: top with a puff of cotton candy or a few edible glitter flakes for extra flair. Encourage guests to shoot it all at once or sip it to experience each layer.
Notes
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Bubble gum-infused rum adds color and sweetness—taste and adjust before mixing.
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Chill all ingredients before layering to help keep the layers separate.
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Layer in reverse density order: heavier syrups and liqueurs go at the bottom.
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Use a narrow shot glass with thick sides to show off the layers clearly.
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Don’t stir or shake—this is a build-only shot.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Infusion Time: 1–2 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 0g