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Neon Nights Elixir


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor and glow:

  • ???? 1 oz blue curaçao – gives the iconic electric blue color and light orange flavor

  • ???? 1 oz citrus vodka (or regular vodka + splash of lemon juice)

  • ???? ½ oz sour mix or fresh lemon/lime juice + simple syrup combo

  • ???? 2 oz tonic water – adds effervescence and causes the drink to glow under blacklight

  • Optional: ¼ tsp edible shimmer dust for a glowing, swirling effect

  • ???? Ice – crushed or cubed

  • ???? Garnish: Glow stick stirrer, neon straw, lemon wedge, or rock candy stick

  • ???? Optional Top-Off: Lemon-lime soda for added fizz and sweetness


Instructions

Step 1: Chill your glass
Pop a highball or Collins glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the mix.

Step 2: Build the drink
In a shaker filled with ice, combine:

  • 1 oz citrus vodka

  • 1 oz blue curaçao

  • ½ oz sour mix or lemon-lime juice blend

Shake well for 15 seconds until frosty cold.

Step 3: Strain into the glass
Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and fill it with fresh ice. Strain the mix over the ice.

Step 4: Add the glow!
Pour in 2 oz of tonic water. Stir gently. Add edible shimmer if using—it will swirl and sparkle beautifully.

Step 5: Garnish and serve
Add a neon stirrer, glow stick, or citrus twist. Serve under blacklight for the full glowing effect!

Notes

  • Use tonic water, not club soda—only tonic contains quinine, which causes the glowing effect under UV light.

  • Tonic can be bitter on its own, so balance with citrus vodka and a touch of sugar or sour mix.

  • For best visual results, serve in a clear glass with plenty of ice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Protein: 0g