This Grape Ape shot recipe is full of sweet and tangy flavors, thanks to grape juice, vodka, Chambord liqueur, and sweet and sour mix. It's a fruity shot that tastes somewhat like iced tea, with hints of raspberry and grape.
Add this tasty, grapey shot and our watermelon vodka cocktail to all your summer party menus to keep everyone coming back for more. They're both perfect for summer bashes and pair fantastically with classics like smoked flank steak.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: You'll need just four ingredients to make these tasty shots.
- Easy: Just shake, pour, and enjoy.
- Perfect for Summer: This fruity shot is the perfect adult treat for summer get-togethers.
- Sweet and Tangy: The combination of grape juice, Chambord, and sweet and sour mix creates a wonderful flavor profile for a shot.
Ingredients
As you can see in the photo, there's really not much to this shot. You don't even have to muddle!
- Grape Juice: You can use concord, white, red grape juice, cranberry-grape or pomegranate juice for a fruity flavor for these shots.
- Vodka: Use white rum for a slightly sweeter flavor, gin for a more complex botanical profile, or tequila for a bolder flavor.
- Chambord Liqueur: Creme de Cassis, raspberry schnapps, or a mix of raspberry syrup with a splash of vodka all work well in place of Chambord.
- Sweet And Sour Mix: If you don't have this, use a mix of fresh lemon and lime juice with a touch of simple syrup.
- Lemon-Lime Soda: You can go with other fizzy variations like club soda with a splash of lime juice, tonic water, or ginger ale.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Instructions
All you have to do is pour, shake, and enjoy. That's it! Remember to have fun responsibly, as well.
Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker partway with ice. Add grape juice.
Step 2: Add vodka, Chambord liqueur, and sweet and sour mix.
Step 3: Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.
Step 4: Finish with lemon lime soda (Sprite) if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Serve in a small glass instead with more soda for extra sweetness or to reduce the alcohol.
- To make these shots for a crowd, multiply the recipe by the desired amount, mix it in a pitcher, and chill in the fridge until needed. Add lemon lime soda when serving to preserve bubbles.
- Chill all your ingredients before making the shots for the best results.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this royal flush shot, Tic Tac Shot, scooby doo shot or this alien brain hemorrhage shot!
Serving Suggestions
- The beefy, oniony flavor of this McDonald's grilled onion cheddar burger pairs perfectly with these shots.
- This margarita grilled chicken is an equally summery dish.
- For a backyard bash serve them with smoked hot dogs.
- These BBQ meatball sliders are a backyard BBQ in every bite perfect with these Grape Ape shots.
Recipe FAQs
The ingredients used in a Grape Ape shot vary from region to region, but they all feature vodka, sweet and sour mix, grape juice, and lemon lime soda or some kind of carbonated water.
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Grape Ape Shot
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker and Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon grape juice
- 1 ounce vodka
- ¾ ounce Chambord liqueur
- ½ ounce sweet and sour mix
- lemon-lime soda optional
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker part-way with ice, grape juice, vodka, Chambord liqueur and sweet and sour mix.
- Shake until chilled, then strain into a shot glass and top up with sprite if desired.
Notes
- Serve in a small glass instead with more soda.
- To make these shots for a crowd, multiply the recipe by the desired amount, mix in a pitcher, and chill until needed. Add soda only when serving to preserve bubbles.
- Refrigerate all ingredients before making shots for best results.
Anonymous says
Thay is one great shot! I love that its not too sweet! Please keep the recipes coming! Thnx ❣️
Karin and Ken says
So glad you liked the flavor! It’s delicious! All the best. Karin