This cherry bomb shot recipe is a sweet classic. With a caffeine boost and a boozy punch, this three-ingredient bomb is fruity and delicious.
Made with cherry vodka, grenadine, and Red Bull, the fruity cherry bomb drink shot is sure to be a hit. These shots come together quickly, making them a go-to energizer to get the party started or keep it going.
What is a Cherry Bomb Shot
This recipe involves dropping a shot of cherry liqueur into an energy drink and drinking it quickly so that all of the ingredients combine. The fruity cherry flavor pairs perfectly with the carbinated energy drink for a tasty shot.
What is in a Cherry Bomb Shot
A cherry bomb drink shot comes together with just three ingredients and a splash. This delicious shot is definitely a crowd favorite with its sweet flavor and caffeine kick.
- Cherry vodka: The cherry essential for this cherry bomb, it packs a sweet but boozy punch in this shot recipe. You can also use cherry liqueur.
- Red Bull: The energy and fizz of this recipe. If you prefer another energy drink, you can substitute that but know that the flavor of the shot will change. Make sure your Red Bull is chilled.
- Grenadine: Although optional, this sweet, non-alcoholic syrup adds a bright red splash of flavor to this shot.
How to Make a Cherry Bomb Shot
This cherry bomb shot with Red Bull could not be easier to make. For the full recipe and ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Pour the cherry vodka into a shot glass.
- Fill half of a pint glass with Red Bull. Add a splash of grenadine if desired.
- Drop the shot into the pint glass.
- Drink and enjoy!
Serving
These cherry bomb shots are best enjoyed immediately after making. Drink your cherry bomb shot quickly so the ingredients are mixed. Here are three ways to take your shot:
- Drop your shot glass of cherry vodka into the pint glass of Red Bull and grenadine (as pictured).
- Skip the shot glass and add all of your ingredients directly to the pint glass.
- Take the shot of cherry vodka and then chase it with the Red Bull-grenadine mixture.
Variations
- If you cannot find cherry vodka, you can use regular vodka or another cherry liqueur.
- If you do not like the taste of energy drinks or don’t want the caffiene, you can substitute lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up.
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Cherry Bomb Shot
Ingredients
- 1 ounce cherry vodka
- 1 can Red Bull
- 1 splash grenadine optional
Instructions
- Pour the cherry vodka into a shot glass.
- Fill half of a pint glass with Red Bull.
- Splash some grenadine into the Red Bull if desired.
- Drop the shot into the pint glass.
- Drink and enjoy!
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