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Starburst Glow Shots


  • Author: Stephanie

Description

🌟 Starburst Glow Shots 🍓🍋
Bright, tangy, and totally radiant — these Starburst Glow Shots blend the juicy sweetness of strawberry and lemon candies into a neon-pink burst of flavor. Inspired by the iconic pink and yellow Starbursts, this shot shines both in taste and appearance, with a glowing edge perfect for parties, neon nights, and sweet celebrations.


🍬 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 shots):

Shot Mix:

  • 1 oz strawberry vodka

  • 1 oz lemon vodka (or citrus vodka)

  • 1 oz pink lemonade

  • 1/2 oz sour mix (for tang)

  • 1/2 oz simple syrup or candy syrup

  • 2 drops edible neon pink or yellow shimmer (optional)

  • Ice

Rim & Garnish:

  • Crushed Starburst candies or pink sanding sugar

  • Lemon wedge or corn syrup (for the rim)

  • Mini pink or yellow Starburst for garnish


✨ Instructions:

  1. Prep the Rim:
    Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of each shot glass. Dip into crushed Starburst candies or pink sugar.

  2. Mix the Magic:
    In a shaker, combine strawberry vodka, lemon vodka, pink lemonade, sour mix, and syrup. Add ice and shake until chilled.

  3. Add the Glow:
    Drop in edible shimmer for that signature candy-shop sparkle.

  4. Strain & Serve:
    Strain into prepared shot glasses. Top with a mini Starburst or serve with one on the side.


💡 Tips:

  • For a layered “Starburst swirl,” float a dash of grenadine after pouring.

  • Want a creamier version? Add a splash of vanilla cream liqueur.

  • Use UV-reactive tonic water instead of pink lemonade for glow under blacklight.