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Cotton Glow Shots


  • Author: Stephanie

Description

✨☁️ Cotton Glow Shots – Fluffy Candy Vodka & Tonic Shimmer

Sweet, fluffy cotton candy dissolves into a candy vodka base, topped with glowing tonic water and edible shimmer. Each shot is a glowing swirl of pastel pink, soft sweetness, and fizzy sparkle.


🍸 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 shots)

Fluffy Candy Vodka Layer

  • 2 oz cotton candy vodka (or vanilla vodka infused with cotton candy)

  • 1 oz whipped cream vodka (optional, for added fluffiness)

  • ½ oz cream soda or marshmallow syrup

  • Pinch of pink edible glitter or shimmer dust

Tonic Glow Layer

  • 1 oz tonic water (chilled – glows under blacklight)

  • 1 tsp lemon juice (enhances the glow)

  • ½ tsp edible shimmer (silver or pearl)

Garnish

  • Tiny tufts of cotton candy (for rim or garnish)

  • Pastel sugar crystals (for optional rim)


🧊 Instructions

  1. Prepare Glasses
    Rim shot glasses with lemon juice and dip in pastel sugar crystals (optional). Set aside.

  2. Make the Fluffy Base Layer
    In a shaker with ice, combine cotton candy vodka, whipped cream vodka, and cream soda or marshmallow syrup. Add a pinch of edible glitter and shake until well chilled.
    ➤ Fill each shot glass about ¾ full with this shimmering pink base.

  3. Create the Glow Topper
    In a separate cup, gently mix tonic water, lemon juice, and shimmer.
    ➤ Slowly float this on top using the back of a spoon. The result is a two-tone pastel swirl with glowing shimmer.

  4. Add Cotton Candy Cloud
    Just before serving, gently perch a small fluff of cotton candy on the rim or top of each shot. It will dissolve into the drink when touched — a fun interactive touch.