3 minutes • Shot glass
Candy Shelf
Candy Shelf lands with cake up front, then pineapple and melon round it out.
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
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Detailed description
Candy Shelf is a dessert shots built around vodka. Candy Shelf lands with cake up front, then pineapple and melon round it out.
The build centers on 1/2 oz cake vodka, 1/2 oz pineapple juice, 1/2 oz melon liqueur, and splash heavy cream. In the glass, a concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
It comes together in 3 minutes and is served in a shot glass. A well-chilled glass helps the sweeter flavors stay focused and keeps the texture from feeling heavy.
Home bar notes
Prep time
3 minutes
Glassware
Shot glass
Equipment
Cocktail shaker, Strainer, Jigger, Shot glass
Serving tip
A well-chilled glass helps the sweeter flavors stay focused and keeps the texture from feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz cake vodka
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz melon liqueur
- splash heavy cream
How to make it
- Shake with ice until thoroughly chilled and silky.
- Then strain into a shot glass.
Why this one works
A concise home-bar shot with enough personality to earn a spot in a record-worthy recipe archive.
Make it your own
For a rounder dessert-style version, chill the glass first and lean into the creamy ingredients instead of adding extra sweetness.
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