Description
Glow Drop Shots
Tiny, bright bombs of citrus vodka and tonic fizz — pop one, feel the buzz
🍋 Ingredients (Makes ~8 shots):
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1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or citrus sour mix)
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1/4 cup tonic water (for blacklight glow)
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1/2 cup citrus vodka (or use lemon-flavored vodka)
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1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional, for balance)
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Neon yellow or green food coloring (just a drop)
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Edible glitter or shimmer dust (gold or green for glow)
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Ice
Mocktail version: Skip the vodka and add more lemon-lime soda or use a citrus mocktail mix.
⚡ Directions:
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Shake the buzz:
In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, lemon-lime soda, tonic water, citrus vodka, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake until icy cold. -
Glow it up:
Add a drop of neon food coloring and a pinch of edible glitter or shimmer dust. Shake again gently to disperse the sparkle. -
Pour into shot glasses:
Watch the fizz pop and sparkle like little glowing bombs. -
Serve under blacklight — the tonic and glitter will light up like a citrus explosion!
💥 Optional Garnishes:
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Rim the shot glasses with citrus sugar (sugar + lemon zest + neon coloring)
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Add a tiny drop of tonic + food coloring just before serving for a bubbly “drop” effect
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Use clear or glow-in-the-dark shot glasses for max effect