Shark attack shots are called that because the grenadine looks like blood in the greenish-blue water. The grenadine looks like blood in the water. The shot gets a lot of laughs at parties, but it’s delicious and very attractive. The best way to serve this shot is to do so quickly since you want the shot to have a blood-like effect. This drink has been enhanced by the use of Grenadine, nonalcoholic pomegranate syrup to balance out the alcohol. When poured, the drink sinks to the bottom of the glass and then slowly rises to the top, just like a sunrise.
This cocktail mixes tequila, blue curaçao, lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and cherry vodka. On a side note, this is a nice variation on all those bomb shot recipes you see out there.
Tip
- Tequila made with whatever you have on hand is the best to use for a shot. Choosing a tequila that you actually enjoy is not necessary, but you want to pour something that you don’t feel embarrassed about drinking.