Hop into the party spirit with a round of Scooby Snack Shots — just like riding in the Mystery Machine van. These cartoon-inspired shots deliver a bright, tropical flavor and a fun green color. This easy recipe is a great one to bring out at parties.
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About this Scooby Snack Shot recipe
If you watched Scooby and the gang solve mysteries on Saturday morning cartoons, you’re probably old enough to pay homage with this nostalgic shot recipe! Bright green just like the iconic van, the Mystery Machine, these super tasty shots are a delicious party treat to offer your guests.
They’re packed with tropical flavors. I mean, absolutely packed. They contain coconut rum and pineapple juice, plus melon and banana liqueurs, and are mixed and topped with fluffy whipped cream. The green color comes from combining the yellow crème de banane with bright green Midori, the very same one you might know from the Midori Sour.
Scooby Snacks are a great way to start the party. (Responsibly, of course!) If you love tropical flavors and trying new shot recipes, this one is definitely worth trying. If you’re feeling hesitant… I ask, would you do it for a Scooby Snack?
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Why you’ll love this recipe
These Scooby Snacks are great party drinks to share with friends for a party!
- Neon green and playful, they are a great way to liven up a party.
- They’ll make you nostalgic for mysteries and Saturday morning cartoons.
- The recipe is stupid easy and easily multipliable for a crowd.
- They are boozy, yes, but don’t really taste like alcohol. Zoinks!
They would be excellent for Halloween, a murder-mystery party or movie night. They’d also be fun for any kind of nostalgic 90s’ themed party, along with treats like Dunkaroo dip and cosmo cocktails.
If you are a fellow dog owner, whip up a batch to celebrate your pup’s birthday or gotcha day (but be sure to serve them a pupcake and some non-alcoholic dog beer instead).
What is a Scooby Snack shot?
The Scooby Snack shot, or Scooby-Doo shot, is a sweet and fruity alcoholic shot recipe featuring coconut rum, pineapple juice, banana liqueur, melon liqueur and whipped cream.
I couldn’t find a lot about the history of it, but you’ll find it’s a popular recipe on TikTok, where some people refer to them as Scooby Snack shots, while others simply call them Scooby Snacks.
The drink’s name likely comes from the Scooby-Doo TV and movie franchise about a team of detectives and their Great Dane who travel around in a lime green van — almost the same color as the drink. The canine main character of the same name is usually nervous to do what his friends have planned, so they entice him with dog treats called Scooby Snacks.
The tropical flavor suggests it could also be a nod to a brand of fruit snacks, also called Scooby Snacks, that has been discontinued.
Tools & glassware
For this recipe you will need a cocktail shaker, strainer and jigger. These are all part of a basic bartending set, so if you have one of those you’re good to go.
If you don’t, you can measure the ingredients in tablespoons: 1 ounce is equal to 2 tablespoons. (And ¼ ounce is equal to ½ tablespoon.)
And of course, you’ll need shot glasses! These shots are 2.5-ounces, so use that size. You can add them to 1-ounce glasses, just shake them up first and strain them into the glasses to get about 2 shots’ worth in one go.
If you don’t want to enjoy it as a shot, you can double the recipe and serve it as a Scooby Snack cocktail in a martini glass or old-fashioned glass. This would be great for a more upscale event — serve them with an elegant appetizer like salmon ceviche.
Ingredients
So what’s in a Scooby Snack? You need three types of alcohol, plus pineapple juice and whipped cream. Grab these on your next trip to the liquor store and supermarket:
- Midori melon liqueur: Find this one in the Liqueur section of your liquor store. It’s in an emerald-green bottle with a bumpy texture, and it’s what gives these shots their fun bright green color!
- Banana liqueur: It’s also called Crème de Banane. This one is bright yellow in color. You can use it to make banana daiquiris.
- Coconut rum: Next, grab a bottle of coconut rum. It’s clear in color.
- Pineapple juice: Grab a few cans of 100% pineapple juice, too.
- Whipped cream: This adds the creamy element to the shots. Some people use heavy cream, but I don’t feel it’s necessary. You’re already buying whipped cream for the topping, so just use a smidge in the shaker too.
Substitutions & variations
Mix things up with one of these variations:
Blue Scooby Snack shot: Use blue curaçao instead of the melon liqueur. This bright blue liqueur has an orange flavor, so it will still be delightfully flavorful — and colorful.
Scooby Snack cocktail: If you don’t want to enjoy this recipe as a shot, you can double the recipe and serve it in a cocktail glass, such as a martini glass (up AKA no ice) or old-fashioned glass (on the rocks).
Instructions
Making Scooby Snacks is super simple. Here’s what you need to do:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in the coconut rum and banana liqueur. Next, The Midori and pineapple juice. You will need equal parts of each — you can remember that, right?
Next a little dollop of whipped cream. Shake vigorously until the mixture is smooth and the whipped cream is well incorporated. (You can use heavy cream here if you prefer.)
Strain the mixture into a 2.5-ounce shot glass. For an extra touch, top it off with another dollop of whipped cream just before serving. You could also add a maraschino cherry on top as a garnish, if you like! Or even a dog-bone shaped graham cracker.
Tips & tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:
- Chill your shot glasses ahead for about 30 minutes ahead of time.
- Garnish with a small slice of banana or a cherry for added flair.
- If you don’t make shots often, buy mini bottles instead of investing in the whole thing.
- Similarly, canned pineapple juice is more economical than buying a big bottle. Just use what you need!
Food pairings
Pair these tropical shots with some of your favorite bar foods like popcorn shrimp or some pineapple chicken wings. Chips and a tropical dip like this pineapple salsa would also be perfect.
For dessert, serve slices of toasted coconut cake or a round of coconut lime cookies.
If you’re throwing any kind of canine-themed party, you could follow it up with other dog-themed cocktails like the salty dog, Colorado bulldog or a greyhound. For your meny, add loaded hot dogs, of course, and some puppy chow popcorn for dessert!
FAQ
A Scooby Snack shot contains a bevy of tropical liqueurs and juices. The recipe calls for banana liqueur, melon liqueur, coconut rum, pineapple juice and whipped cream.
The Scooby Snack is sweet and fruity. It contains flavors of banana, melon, coconut and pineapple, creating layers of tropical vibes. Whipped cream gives the drink a thick and creamy texture.
The name Scooby Snack is a nod to the crime-fighting cartoon character Scooby-Doo and his favorite dog treat, Scooby Snacks. The color is also reminiscent of Scooby’s pall Shaggy’s green shirt, as well as the lime green camper van his gang rides around in, known as the Mystery Machine.
You can absolutely prepare these shots ahead of time in a big batch. Start with the liquid ingredients only. For a large batch, you can use heavy whipping cream instead of whipped cream as it will be easier to measure. However, you should wait to add the cream until just before serving them. The fruity liqueurs can be acidic and you don’t want to curdle the cream. It’s easy to scale up this recipe as you need equal parts of everything. Use the +/- arrows in the recipe card below to scale up the recipe.
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Scooby Snack Shot
ingredients
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- ½ ounce Midori melon liqueur
- ½ ounce coconut rum
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- ¼ ounce whipped cream plus more for topping
instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add banana liqueur, Midori, coconut rum and pineapple juice. Spritz in a dollop of whipped cream. Shake well until the cream is fully distributed.
- Strain into a 2.5-ounce shot glass. Top with more whipped cream before serving.
notes
- It’s easy to scale up this recipe as you need equal parts of the juices and alcohol (but half as much whipped cream in the mixture). To make it easier, use the +/- arrows above to scale up the recipe.
- Wait to add the cream until just before serving them. The fruity liqueurs can be acidic and you don’t want to curdle the cream.
- I suggest using heavy whipping cream instead of whipped cream in the mixture, as it will be easier to measure in large amounts. (You should still put whipped cream on top of the shots though!)
- Store the mixture in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Blue Scooby Snack shot: Use blue curaçao instead of the melon liqueur. This bright blue liqueur has an orange flavor, so it will still be delightfully flavorful — and colorful.
- Scooby Snack Martini: If you prefer to sip more slowly, double the recipe and serve it up in a martini glass.
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Stacey says
What was used for the dog treats? (products)
Susannah says
Hi Stacey! I am not sure I understand your question, but I think you may be referring to the dog treats in the photos. My dog let me borrow some of her milkbones to use as props in these photos, but I probably wouldn’t eat them!
Lisa Marie Ibarra says
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Susannah says
So glad you enjoyed it!