Recipe
Jelly Bean Shot - Strawberry & Tropical Party Shooter
The Jelly Bean Shot combines tropical Mai Tai mix and strawberry liqueur in a sweet, colorful party shooter. Fruity, candy-like, and easy to batch, it is built for quick chilled rounds rather than cocktail complexity.
Time
2 min
Skill
Easy
Glass
Shot Glass
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The Jelly Bean Shot is a modern party shooter made from Trader Vic's Mai Tai Mix and Strawberry Liqueur. The tropical mix provides citrus and rum-style flavor, while the liqueur adds berry sweetness and color.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Trader Vic's Mai Tai Mix - supplies the tropical citrus base.
- Strawberry Liqueur - adds berry sweetness and color.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Shot Glass
- Strainer
Why the 2:1 Ratio Works
Using twice as much tropical mix as strawberry liqueur keeps the shot fruity without letting the berry liqueur become syrupy. Shaking with ice adds the dilution needed to keep the texture clean.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use another quality Mai Tai mix if Trader Vic's is unavailable.
- Swap strawberry liqueur for raspberry liqueur.
- Add a small squeeze of lime if the mix tastes especially sweet.
- Serve as a mini-cocktail in a small coupe for a slower sip.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the Shot Glass before straining.
- Shake firmly for proper dilution.
- Batch the ingredients ahead, then shake each round with fresh ice.
- Serve immediately after straining.
Mixing method
- 1
Shake Until Cold
Add the Trader Vic's Mai Tai Mix and Strawberry Liqueur to a shaker with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled.
- 2
Strain and Serve
Strain into a chilled Shot Glass and serve immediately.
Tropical mix and strawberry liqueur make the Jelly Bean Shot a sweet, colorful party shooter with a simple 2:1 structure.
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