These smooth and sweet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake shots perfectly capture the sweet, tropical taste of the classic dessert, with just 3 ingredients!

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shots

Just like the name implies, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shots taste just like the classic baked dessert! And you only need three ingredients to make them!

The smooth vanilla vodka blends perfectly with pineapple juice to capture the sweet flavor of pineapple upside-down cake. A splash of grenadine adds both the color and flavor of the maraschino cherries that are usually on top (or the bottom, really) of the cake. Yes, it really tastes JUST like the real cake…you won’t believe it!

This was one of my favorite shots to make (and drink) during my days as a bartender! Sweet and fruity, with a hint of smooth vanilla, they are easy to drink and always a crowd-pleaser! But careful, they are almost too easy to drink and can sneak up on you!

Light and sweet, the pineapple and cherry flavors of these Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shots work together to make a shot that is smooth and delicious! If you love actual pineapple upside down cake, you’ve got to give these shots a try!

Ingredients

6 Ounces Pineapple Juice
6 Ounces Vanilla Vodka
Grenadine

Optional Garnish Ideas

Maraschino Cherries
Pineapple Wedge

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Cocktail Jigger (for measuring liquor amounts)
Boston Cocktail Shaker Set (contains shakers, jigger, strainer)
2-ounce Shot Glasses

Recipe intended for readers 21+; please enjoy responsibly.

pineapple upside-down cake shots ingredients with labels: pineapple juice, vanilla vodka, grenadine.

Instructions

Add the vodka and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to mix.
Strain and pour the pineapple vodka mixture equally among 6 shot glasses.
Use cocktail spoon to pour grenadine into each glass, so it slides down the spoon to the sides of the glass and to the bottom of the glass neatly.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

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Prep Tips

Yield – This recipe, as written, makes six 2-ounce servings.
Make Ahead – This is an easy recipe to prepare ahead of time in bulk and keep refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. If doing so, wait to add the grenadine until you pour the shots.
Cocktail – This recipe also tastes fantastic as a cocktail over ice! You may want to add more pineapple juice or a splash of club soda, as needed, to fill your cocktail glass.

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