Cactus Cooler Shot Recipe

Are you looking for a fun new drink to enjoy at a party? Maybe you want to liven up your pre-drinks before a night out? Or even just have a nice drink at the end of a long week.

No matter what the occasion, a Cactus Cooler bomb is a tasty and easy-to-make drink that is sure to make a splash.

But first of all, what is a Cactus Cooler shot? Well, it’s a shot that’s dropped into a larger glass of energy drink, which is then drunk all at once. Similar to a Jägerbomb, but without the harsh taste, a Cactus Cooler is a sweet and refreshing drink that won’t only get a “Wow!”, but also plenty of requests for “just one more?”

So let’s get into the recipe, and you’ll be able to make Cactus Coolers in no time!

Cactus Cooler Shot Variations

Like most drinks, there are plenty of ways to change it up to your liking. If you aren’t the biggest fan of an ingredient, or if you want to give it your own twist, feel free to play around with the recipe a bit.

For example, if you want an alcohol-free version for yourself or your kids, you can replace the mandarin vodka with more orange juice, and the peach schnapps with some pineapple juice. This keeps the refreshing fruity flavor while keeping your drink alcohol-free.

Or, as previously mentioned, you can top up the rest of your glass with lemonade. This means you don’t have to take it as a shot and can savor it at your leisure.

In fact, the lemonade doesn’t need to be an extra – you can skip the bomb aspect of this shot and enjoy it as a delicious cocktail. Just mix the ingredients together in the glass or cocktail shaker. Just make sure to stir instead of shake – with the carbonated drinks involved you could end up making a mess that really isn’t easy to clean up.

You can also change the energy drink, either using a flavored one or skipping it entirely. If you don’t like the flavor of regular energy drinks, a fruity flavor like mango, tropical. or even just orange will make a great substitution without creating any clashing flavors. 

Final Thoughts

With all the versatility of this shot, you can switch it up to your heart’s content while still maintaining the core taste and enjoyment of the original Cactus Cooler. And of course, the original recipe is still delicious, easy, and a great addition to any drink selection.

The choice is yours! All you have to do is enjoy.