A berry and sweet cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 28.7% ABV ∙
The Pavlova Shot is a two-layer vodka shot made by carefully layering raspberry liqueur under vodka in a chilled shot glass.
The Pavlova Shot has no documented creator or date. Its name borrows from the pavlova, the meringue dessert topped with cream and fruit that is named for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.
Raspberry liqueur and vodka, 25 ml each, layered rather than mixed: the raspberry liqueur goes in first and the vodka floats on top.
Chill the shot glass and both ingredients, pour the raspberry liqueur in first, then float the vodka slowly on top so it stays a separate layer.
Clean and sharp at first from the vodka on top, then sweet and fruity as the raspberry liqueur follows. At about 28.7% ABV, with no ice to dilute it, it drinks strong and fast.