Ingredients
- .5 oz Coconut Rum
- .5 oz Banana Liqueur
- .5 oz Melon Liqueur
- .5 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1.5 oz Whipped Cream
Instructions
Combine the Ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 0.5 oz of coconut rum, 0.5 oz of banana liqueur, 0.5 oz of melon liqueur, and 0.5 oz of pineapple juice. These ingredients create a tropical and fruity base for the shot.
Add Whipped Cream:
- Add 1.5 oz of whipped cream to the shaker. The whipped cream adds a rich and creamy texture to the shot.
Shake Well:
- Shake the mixture vigorously until well combined and chilled. This ensures that the whipped cream is thoroughly mixed with the other ingredients, creating a smooth and creamy shot.
Strain and Serve:
- Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass. This type of glass is perfect for serving shots and allows for easy consumption.
Shoot and Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, tropical flavors of the Scooby Snack Shot.
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Where it came from
The Scooby Snack is a tropical-shooter from the late 1990s, named for the dog-treat moment in the Scooby-Doo cartoons. Coconut, banana and melon are the flavour anchors; pineapple juice is the bridge; whipped cream on top is the costume.
It sits in the same family as the Pina Colada and the Bahama Mama. All three lean on coconut rum and tropical fruit. The Scooby Snack scales the build down to a shot and adds melon liqueur for the green colour that gives the drink its kid-show identity.
Best ordered as one of three or four at a beach bar at sunset. Single Scoobies on a winter night feel out of place; bring the pineapple.
What it tastes like
Coconut and banana up front, melon in the middle, pineapple-and-cream finish. Sweet through the whole pour, no bitter or sour notes. Drinks like a softened pina colada.
Around 16 percent ABV in the shot. The cream and pineapple juice dilute the spirits without giving up the flavour.
The technique
Pour half an ounce of coconut rum, half an ounce of banana liqueur, half an ounce of melon liqueur, and half an ounce of pineapple juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard for five seconds. Strain into a chilled shot glass. Top with one and a half ounces of whipped cream from a can.
Use canned squirty whipped cream rather than fresh. The dispenser nozzle gives the right swirl shape and the foam holds longer than fresh cream over a small pour.
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Ingredient Spotlight
The bottles that make or break this drink.
The Midori
- Use
- Midori melon liqueur for the standard green.
- Skip
- Watermelon schnapps. Wrong colour, wrong flavour profile.
- Why
- Midori is the colour and the headline flavour. Without it the drink loses both the cartoon-green look and the honeydew note.
The coconut rum
- Use
- Malibu, Cruzan Coconut, or Kraken Coconut.
- Skip
- Spiced rum. The cinnamon and clove fight the banana.
- Why
- Coconut rum is the base and the texture. It softens the fruit and ties the shot to the pina colada family.
The banana liqueur
- Use
- Bols Banana, De Kuyper Banana, or 99 Bananas.
- Skip
- Banana syrup. Different sugar curve, no alcohol weight.
- Why
- Banana liqueur is the second flavour layer and the only thing that distinguishes a Scooby Snack from a Midori-Pineapple shot. It also bridges the coconut and the melon.
Three Variations
Three real ways bartenders riff on this drink. Same idea, three different jackets.
The standard build
- Scooby Snack, shaken with cream
- Equal parts coconut rum, banana liqueur, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, shaken with ice. Strained into a shot glass and topped with whipped cream.
The blended build
- Scooby Snack, frozen
- Drop the build into a blender with a cup of crushed ice. Blend smooth, pour into a hurricane glass. Now it is a smaller pina colada with green tones.
The shooter build
- Scooby Snack, no cream
- Skip the whipped cream. Strain the shaken build into a chilled shot glass and drink in one. Faster service and a cleaner finish.
What if I don't have…
Quick substitutions for when the bottle shop is closed.
Watermelon-flavoured vodka plus a teaspoon of simple syrup. The colour drifts paler. Use Midori where it can be found.
Half a banana muddled in the shaker plus a teaspoon of simple syrup. Strain through a fine mesh after shaking. Different texture, same flavour direction.
Light white rum and half a teaspoon of coconut cream. The shot loses some sweetness and gains alcohol weight.
Skip the cream and serve the shaken build as a straight shooter. The drink still works without the costume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to what people search for after Googling this drink.
What is in a Scooby Snack shot?
Half an ounce each of coconut rum, banana liqueur, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice, shaken with ice. Strained into a shot glass and topped with whipped cream.
How strong is a Scooby Snack shot?
Around 16 percent ABV in the shot. The cream and pineapple juice dilute the spirits without giving up the flavour.
What does a Scooby Snack taste like?
Coconut and banana up front, melon in the middle, pineapple-and-cream finish. Sweet through the whole pour, no bitter or sour notes.
Why is it called a Scooby Snack?
Named for the dog-treat moment in the Scooby-Doo cartoons. Standard cartoon-novelty bar branding from the late 1990s.
Can I make a Scooby Snack without Midori?
Watermelon-flavoured vodka with a teaspoon of simple syrup is the closest swap. The colour drifts paler. Use Midori where it can be found because the colour is most of the joke.
Do I need a shaker?
Yes. The shaker chills and combines the four spirits. A stir in the shot glass leaves the pineapple juice unblended and the texture flat.
Can I make a non-alcoholic version?
Use coconut milk, banana puree, melon syrup, and pineapple juice in equal parts. Shake with ice. Top with whipped cream.
What glass should I serve it in?
A 60 ml or two-ounce shot glass to fit the four ingredients plus the whipped cream cap. The standard 30 ml will overflow.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. Combine the four spirits and the pineapple juice in a jug, refrigerate. Shake portions with ice at service. Add the whipped cream fresh on each.
What other shots are similar?
A Pineapple Upside-Down Cake shot, a Tropical Itch, and a Bahama Mama shot. All three lean on tropical fruit and a creamy or coconut texture.
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