This brightly colored, fun, and flavorful Little Mermaid Shot is reminiscent of the Disney movie Little Mermaid.
Enjoy the vibrant layered colors and exotic, unique, flavors, and let yourself be transported to the underwater world of Ariel.
Little Mermaid Cocktail Shot
Grenadine, pineapple rum, pineapple juice, and curacao come together for a light and refreshing shot. You don’t need to be a Disney fan to love this shot!
Capturing the spirit of the underwater world, this Little Mermaid shot is simple and fresh and goes down easy.
Enjoy this Disney-themed shot at your next party or family gathering and be carried away to the fascinating and mysterious seawater world.
Here’s everything you need to make a Little Mermaid shot at home.
Ingredients Needed To Make A Little Mermaid Cocktail
Yield: 2 shot glasses
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
1 oz Grenadine Liquor
½ oz Pineapple Rum
½ oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Blue Curacao
How To Make A Little Mermaid Cocktail Shot
- Pour Grenadine liquor into a shot glass, filling it about 2/3 of the way.
- In a small glass mix the pineapple rum and pineapple juice.
- Drizzle in a small amount of pineapple mixture onto a spoon and layer on top of the Grenadine layer.
- Drizzle in a small amount of Blue Curacao onto a spoon and layer on top of the pineapple layer.
Recipe Notes and Tips
Here are a few things you can do to enhance your drinking experience.
- Garnish the shot with fresh fruit like pineapple or a maraschino cherry.
- For a sweeter tasting shot add a touch of sugar or simple syrup.
- Adjust the proportions of the ingredients based on your preference.
- Layer the alcohol carefully so you get the layered color effect replicating the colors of Ariel’s mermaid tail.
Variations
Here are a few things you can do to switch things up the next time you make the Little Mermaid Cocktail shot.
- Use lime juice instead of pineapple juice for a different flavor profile.
- Try pomegranate molasses instead of grenadine to reduce the alcohol content.
FAQs
What is in a Little Mermaid Cocktail?
This Little Mermaid cocktail recipe contains grenadine, pineapple rum, pineapple juice, and curacao. Though other cocktails of the same name may have different ingredients.
Is this cocktail safe for children?
No, this cocktail is not safe for children. To make a non-alcoholic version use curacao syrup and substitute pomegranate juice for the grenadine.
You can also add gummies or candies that represent underwater sea creatures to make the drinks fun and child-friendly. Or top them with whipped cream and turn the shots into a fancy Ariel-inspired dessert.
