Bubble Gum
A playful and sweet layered shooter that miraculously recreates the nostalgic flavor of bubble gum using a distinct blend of fruit liqueurs, orange juice, and vodka. Despite containing no bubble gum flavoring, the combination hits the palate with a candy-like finish.
What it tastes like
This shot smells of synthetic banana and stone fruit. It has a sugary, candy-like palate that mimics the flavor of classic pink bubble gum through the combination of fruit esters. The texture is thick and syrupy, concluding with a clean alcohol burn from the vodka.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Banana Liqueur0.25 oz
- Peach Schnapps0.25 oz
- Orange Juice0.25 oz
- Vodka0.25 oz
Preparation
- 1
Pour the banana liqueur into the bottom of a chilled shot glass.
- 2
Using a bar spoon to break the fall, gently float the peach schnapps on top of the banana liqueur.
- 3
Carefully layer the orange juice over the schnapps using the same spoon technique.
- 4
Finish by slowly floating the vodka as the final top layer.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Banana LiqueurGalliano — This adds notes of vanilla and anise while maintaining the heavy, sweet base.
- Peach SchnappsApricot Brandy — It provides a deeper stone fruit flavor and slightly less sugar.
- Orange JuicePineapple Juice — This creates a more tropical profile and increases the frothiness of the layer.
- VodkaWhite Rum — The rum adds a light molasses sweetness that complements the fruit layers.
Variations
Strawberry Gum
Replace the orange juice with strawberry syrup or liqueur to produce a red layer and a berry-forward finish.
Blue Bubble
Swap the orange juice for blue curaçao to create a vibrant blue visual with a citrus-peel edge.