Ninja Turtle Shot

How to Make a Ninja Turtle Shot: This bright green cocktail shot is perfect for parties, St. Patrick's Day, or any day you want a fruity cocktail shot.

Ninja Turtle Shot

This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired shot is similar to a Scooby Snack Shot without the whipped cream.

The neon green color of this good cocktail is epic!

For a fun toast, everyone can cheer with Cowabunga!!!!

I heard this a lot growing up in the 80s and 90s when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the cartoon of choice, though we were way too young to have alcohol at that point.

Here are a few Ninja Turtle Quotes if you want additional fun ideas for cheers while enjoying this cocktail.

"Forgiveness Is Divine, But Never Pay Full Price For A Late Pizza" - Michelangelo

“We’re lean, we’re green, and we’re mean!” – Mikey

“There comes a time, brothers, where history is forged like melted cheese… it sticks together as one, but it’s still soft and squishy in the middle… mmm… are you with me?!” – Michelangelo

Or you could skip the memorization and simply quote their theme song. Lol!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Heroes in a Half-Shell Turtle Power

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Ninja Turtle Shot! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Malibu Rum
• Midori
• Pineapple Juice 

 

Equipment Needed

• OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails. They work perfectly for pouring in layers for cocktails.
• 2 ounce shot glasses - We love these 2 oz shot glasses especially for layered shots.
• Cocktail Shaker – This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools

 

How to Make a Ninja Turtle Shot

One of the best parts of this cocktail shot is how easy the instructions are to follow.

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Pour Malibu Coconut Rum into a shot glass.

Pour Midori Melon Liqueur into the shot glass.

Pour in pineapple juice.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead + Storage: 

The Ninja Turtle Shot is make-ahead-friendly; you can prepare it up to a day or two before serving! Combine the ingredients in an airtight container and refrigerate until it’s time to drink. 

Check out our tips below for more servings

Freezing/How to Freeze: 

You can make a frozen version of this neon-green shot by blending the ingredients with ice. Depending on how much you love pineapple, you can use frozen pineapples instead of ice.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

We use Malibu, but you can use any coconut rum, including Captain Morgan's, Largo Bay, Bacardi Coco Rum, Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum, or CocoMania. The coconut flavor is fantastic in this tropical-flavored cocktail shot.

We use either Dekuyper Melon Schnapps Liqueur or Midori Melon Liqueur to give this shot its distinctive neon green coloring. You can also use Mr. Stacks Sweet Melon.

Vegetarian Option: All of the ingredients in this recipe are vegetarian-friendly.

Vegan Option: 

Malibu is not vegan-friendly, so vegans should replace it with vegan coconut rum.

Midori is confirmed to be a vegan-friendly liqueur.

Gluten-Free:

Malibu confirms on its website that its products are gluten-free, and Midori is on Celiac.com’s list of gluten-free liqueurs, making the Ninja Turtle Shot safe for a gluten-free diet.

Alcohol-Free Option:

Replace the Malibu and melon liqueur with alcohol-free alternatives for NA Ninja Turtle Shots. Melon puree works as a non-alcoholic melon liqueur substitute.

Smaller Serving Size:

Split the recipe between two 1-ounce shot glasses or halve the ingredients to make mini Ninja Turtle Shots. The slider in the recipe card below lets you change the serving measurements.

Make It Spicy: We haven’t found a spicy version of this shot.

Larger Group/More Servings:

Double this shot and serve it in an old-fashioned or highball filled with ice glass for a full-sized cocktail. For a lighter drink, keep the proportions the same and add more pineapple juice.

If you make this cocktail shot for a party, you can mix all the ingredients in a large jug with a lid. Store the drink in the refrigerator, shaking the jug before serving.

Sugar-Free: 

The written recipe contains 7 grams of sugar per shot.

While you can use pineapple juice without added sugar to lower the sugar content, it is not the best option for those who can’t consume sugar, as the alcohol-containing ingredients don’t have sugar-free substitutes.

Tips for the Best Ninja Turtle Shot

• The melon liqueur used will dictate the shade of green your cocktail becomes. To get the neon green coloring, use a green-colored melon liqueur. 
• The proportions for this Ninja Turtle Shot are equal parts of each ingredient. You can decide whether to change any proportions for the perfect sweet flavor you want in your cocktail.

What to Serve with a Ninja Turtle Shot

This fruity, neon-green Ninja Turtle Shot would be just as home at a summer potluck, tiki party, or cookout as it would be at a superhero party! Here are some menu pairing suggestions to help you celebrate warm-weather flavors, no matter the time of year.

Sides: Pineapple Stuffing, Hawaiian Hurricane Popcorn, Watermelon Salad, CrockPot Jamaican Jerk Wings, CrockPot Spicy Mango Jerk Wings

Main Dishes: CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken, Funeral Sandwiches, CrockPot Hawaiian Chicken, CrockPot Teriyaki Chicken and Veggies, CrockPot Pineapple Salsa Chicken Tacos, CrockPot Hawaiian Pulled Pork

Desserts: Pig Pickin' Cake, Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, Tropical No Bake Truffles, CopyCat Sonic Coconut Cream Pie Shake, 2 Ingredient Coconut Macaroon Cookies, Bahama Mama Popsicle, Piña Colada Poke Cake, Key Lime Bars, Coconut Pineapple Drop Cookies

Drinks: Vodka Sunrise, Malibu Sunset, Carnival Rum Jumper Cocktail, Carnival Ting Mojito, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot, Blue Shark Cocktail, CopyCat Carnival Caribbean Breeze Cocktail, Dirty Banana Cocktail, Mai Tai, Guavaberry Colada, Coral Reef Cocktail

When to Serve

• St. Patrick's Day
• Summer Drink
• 80s Throwback Party
• College Parties
• Fun Night at Home
• Movie Night
• Game Night
• Halloween Parties 
• Tiki Parties
• 90s kids party

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