Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A dessert shooter tasting exactly like the pastry.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Build
The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a flavored vodka shooter that uncannily recreates the flavor of the classic cake. It mixes vanilla vodka with pineapple juice, finished with a sink of grenadine that mimics the cherry base of the dessert. It is sweet, fruity, and nostalgic, relying on the vanilla-pineapple pairing to sell the 'cake' illusion. It is a staple of 2000s bachelorette parties and birthday rounds.
Did you know?
“This drink exemplifies the 'pastry profile' trend of the 2000s, driven by the release of vanilla-flavored vodkas.”
Source:Modern cocktail history; Liquor.com
Bartender's Note
Let the grenadine settle at the bottom for the correct visual effect before serving.
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How to make the Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- 1Shake vodka and pineapple juice with ice
- 2Strain into a shot glass
- 3Slowly pour grenadine down the side; it will sink to the bottom
- 4Garnish with a maraschino cherry (optional)
