The Gummy Bear shot is an adorable novelty shot recipe that tastes just a gummy bear. This recipe is inspired by a favorite childhood candy with an adult twist. This is the perfect playful shot recipe to make for your next celebration.
Create this iconic candy-inspired shot using a mix of fruity liquors. Your friends will love this cute shot.
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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 more tropical flavor to this recipe.
- Lemon-Lime Soda – Such as Sprite. Just a splash to add some bubbles.
- Gummy Bears – Are an optional garnish (and so cute!)
I served my shots in these simple shot glasses along 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 vodka at room temperature for 8 hours, or overnight. Remove excess vodka and use the new (plumper) vodka gummy bears as garnish for this shot.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, combine one ounce cherry vodka and one ounce peach schnapps. Next, add pineapple juice and ice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds.
Pour into a shot glass and add a splash of lemon-lime soda.
Add a gummy bear for garnish. I added one to the edge of each glass (cut a slit in the bottom using a knife). You can also add gummy bears to the inside of your shot if you wish—it’s totally optional.
Tips & 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: The white gummy bear is pineapple flavored.
- If you want a more neutral color shot, choose an uncolored cherry vodka. My shots are red because of the color from the cherry vodka.
- If you don’t have cherry vodka on hand feel free to use unflavored vodka or another fruity flavor. You could add a splash of grenadine if you want some red color.
- You can batch this recipe in advance, just save the lemon-lime soda to add when you are serving.
- For an ever sweeter shot, add a sugared rim.
- Substitutions: You can sub cherry vodka for raspberry vodka. Pineapple juice can be subbed for cranberry juice or peach juice. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mixing glass with ice.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are gummy bear shots made of?
Cherry vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda. They taste just like a red gummy bear!
Can you make a gummy bear cocktail?
To change the gummy bear shot recipe into a full-size 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 basic 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 10-15 seconds.
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Pour into a shot glass and add a splash of lemon-lime soda.
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Add a gummy bear for garnish. I added one to the edge of each glass (cut a slit in the bottom using a knife). You can also add gummy bears to the inside of your shot if you wish—it’s totally optional.
Notes
- If you want a more neutral color shot, choose an uncolored cherry vodka. My shots are red because of the color from the cherry vodka.
- If you don’t have cherry vodka on hand, feel free to use unflavored vodka. You could add a splash of grenadine if you want some red color.
- You can batch this recipe in advance, just save the lemon-lime soda to add when you are serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gummy Bear Shot
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
