1. Chill Your Ingredients

To keep the drink cool and vibrant without overly diluting it, make sure all your liquid ingredients are refrigerated before mixing. This step also helps maintain the fizz from the tonic water or soda.

If you plan to serve the drink in clear glassware under UV light, chill your glasses as well for an extra refreshing presentation.

2. Mix the Base

In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine the mixed berry juice, lemonade, and simple syrup or honey. Stir or shake lightly to combine.

If you’re using edible glitter, add it now and stir gently. The glitter will suspend in the liquid and provide a subtle shimmer effect that catches the light — ideal for parties and visually stunning presentation.

3. Add the Glow Factor

Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes. Top it off with tonic water or lemon-lime soda, depending on your taste preference. Stir gently to mix without flattening the bubbles.

Tonic water has a slightly bitter, quinine-infused flavor and is ideal for stronger berry juices, while lemon-lime soda will give a sweeter, citrusy finish. Both options will glow under UV/blacklight due to the presence of quinine or certain dyes.

4. Garnish

Top your Neon Berry Glow with a handful of fresh berries. Add a lemon twist by peeling a strip of lemon zest and twisting it over the drink to release aromatic oils before placing it in the glass.

For added party appeal, insert a glow stick stirrer or a reusable LED cocktail stirrer. If you’re not using UV light, this still provides a luminous touch.