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Four pink Starburst-inspired cocktail shots with sugar-rimmed glasses, each garnished with skewered pink Starburst candies. More pink Starbursts are scattered on the table in front of the drinks, with a hexagon-tiled wall and deep purple cloth in the background.
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Pink Starburst Shot and Drink

This is one of those shots that disappears fast because everyone wants a second round. If you’re looking for a fun shot that doesn’t taste like straight alcohol, this is it. It’s creamy, fruity, and way too easy to sip. You don’t need a bunch of fancy ingredients either, just a few basics.
Course cocktails, Drinks, shots
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make a pink starburst shot, pink starburst drink, pink starburst shot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 shot
Calories 181kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Ingredients

  • 1 oz vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz watermelon puckers (or strawberry schnapps)
  • ½ oz sweet & sour mix

Instructions

  • You want that shot nice and cold, so don’t skip the ice.
  • Add vanilla vodka. This gives it that creamy, candy-like base.
  • Add watermelon schnapps (or strawberry schnapps). This brings in the fruity pink Starburst flavor. Use whichever you prefer or have on hand.
  • Add sweet & sour mix. This adds the tang to balance out the sweetness.
  • Shake it up. Put the lid on and shake for about 10–15 seconds, until everything is chilled and well mixed.
  • Strain into shot glasses. Pour into your shot glasses.
  • Optional garnish: You can skewer a mini pink Starburst or rim the glass with sugar if you want to dress it up.

Notes

You can use regular vodka, but vanilla really gives it that candy-like flavor. If you’ve got plain vodka and some vanilla extract or syrup, a tiny splash will help mimic the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g