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Bubble Gum

Served in a Shot Glass

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Shotalcoholic20.6% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

99 kcalCalories
20.6%ABV
8.1gSugar
10.6gCarbs
0.52Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 4 ingredients, layered drink

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Layer in order into a shot glass.Layered

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass
Serve
Layered

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetFruit

Supporting notes

BananaPeachTropicalCitrusTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • TropicalSuggested from its tropical and banana notes.
  • SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

Tropical FoodSpicy FoodGrilled Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1/4

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice1/4

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Bubble Gum?
The Bubble Gum is a shot made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 20.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 99 calories.
What does a Bubble Gum taste like?
Bubble Gum has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Fruit, Banana, Peach. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bubble Gum?
Bubble Gum pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bubble Gum?
The Bubble Gum has an ABV of approximately 20.6%. That's approximately 0.52 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 99 kcal, 8.1g sugar, 10.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bubble Gum typically served?
Bubble Gum is often suggested for Party, Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bubble Gum?
If you enjoy Bubble Gum, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Bubble Gum be served?
Bubble Gum is best served chilled in a shot glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Bubble Gum with other shots. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.