Pink Starburst Shot Recipe

Published by Izzy

on Sep 30, 2022

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These Pink Starburst Shots are a fun drink to serve at a party. They’re made with vanilla vodka, sweet and sour mix, and watermelon pucker schnapps.

Rim the glasses with pink sugar and garnish with a pink Starburst wedge for a bar-worthy presentation!

What Is A Pink Starburst Shot?

This colorful pink cocktail is a delicious combination of vanilla vodka, sweet and sour mix, and watermelon pucker schnapps. It’s an easy drink to make and can be enjoyed as a shot or a cocktail served over ice. A wedge of pink Starburst candy is typically added as a garnish.

Ingredients You’ll Need

vanilla vodka
sweet and sour mix
watermelon pucker schnapps
ice
corn syrup
sugar
pink starburst

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How to Make Pink Starburst Shot

Add ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour in the vanilla vodka, sweet and sour mix, and the watermelon pucker schnapps.
Shake the mixture well.
For the garnish, pour the corn syrup into a shallow bowl or a dish.
Swirl the rim of the glasses in the corn syrup. A lemon wedge can also be used to rim the glasses.
Pour sugar into a shallow bowl or dish. Dip the rims of the glasses in the sugar.
Pour the mixture into the shot glasses or over ice in the cocktail glasses.
Cut a small slit in a pink starburst and place onto the rim of each glass.

How to Serve Pink Starburst Shot

For an impressive presentation, rim the glasses in corn syrup and pink sugar and add a pink Starburst candy to garnish. Pink starbursts can be enjoyed as a shot or poured over ice as a cocktail.

Tips And Tricks

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, place all of the ingredients into a pitcher or a large cup. Add the ice cubes and stir well until fully incorporated and cold.
Make a pitcher of pink starburst if you’re hosting a party. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week until you’re ready to serve. Pour into shot glasses or over ice in cocktail glasses.
If you can’t find vanilla vodka, use your favorite vodka instead with ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract if desired.

Can You Make A Virgin Starburst Shot?

Yes. Instead of using watermelon pucker schnapps, watermelon or strawberry syrup can be used, and the vodka can be replaced with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Add sweet and sour mix to taste.