Bubblegum Shot
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 14.4% ABV ∙
The Bubblegum Shot is a shaken shooter of green melon liqueur and amaretto with a splash of cream, candy-sweet and named for its bubblegum-like flavor. Sweet melon candy hits first, amaretto adds a nutty warmth underneath, and the cream smooths it into a short, dessert-like finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Green melon liqueur 15 mlAmaretto liqueur 15 mlWhipping cream 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
Tips
- Shake all three components hard with ice for about 8-10 seconds so the cream fully emulsifies with the liqueurs instead of separating in the shot glass.
- Keep the cream to its 10 ml against the two 15 ml liqueurs — more of it mutes the melon-and-amaretto candy note the shot is named for.
- Fine-strain into the chilled shot glass to catch any ice shards, since a small serving shows dilution and texture flaws immediately.
- Chill the shot glass in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand so the short pour stays cold through the first sip.
FAQ
What is in a Bubblegum Shot?
Green melon liqueur, amaretto liqueur, and a splash of whipping cream, shaken and served in a shot glass. The melon liqueur and amaretto together create the candy-like bubblegum flavor, while the cream softens and rounds out the shot.
How do you make a Bubblegum Shot?
Shake the green melon liqueur, amaretto liqueur, and whipping cream hard with ice, then strain into a shot glass. The whole drink comes together in one shake with no layering or muddling required.
Is a Bubblegum Shot shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The cream needs the vigorous agitation of a shake to blend smoothly with the liqueurs; stirring would leave it thin and poorly mixed.
What glass is a Bubblegum Shot served in?
A shot glass, since it is built and served as a single-serving shooter rather than a sipped cocktail.
What alcohol tastes like bubblegum?
Green melon liqueur is the main driver of the bubblegum flavor here, and paired with amaretto's almond sweetness it reads distinctly like candy. Neither liqueur is flavored as bubblegum on its own; the combination and the cream create the effect.
Can I make a Bubblegum Shot with Baileys?
This build uses plain whipping cream rather than a cream liqueur like Baileys, which keeps the melon and amaretto flavors from being overpowered. Swapping in Baileys would add its own vanilla-whiskey notes and mute the bubblegum effect.
