If you’re looking to elevate your happy hour and add some sparkle to your drinks, look no further! These 17 glitter cocktails are sure to impress your guests and make any occasion a little more festive. From summertime sips to spooky Halloween drinks to holiday cocktails, this list has a glittery drink option for every season.
While glitter cocktails are certainly eye-catching and add a touch of sparkle, there are countless other cocktail recipes out there that are worth trying from novelty drinks like Syringe Jello Shots or twists on classics like a Midori Melon Margarita or an Aperol Lemon Soda.
You can also check out my Best Colorful Cocktails if you love aesthetically pleasing drinks!
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What You’ll Need for Glitter Cocktails
You’ll need edible glitter to make these cocktails sparkle. It is a type of glitter that is safe for consumption and adds a fun touch to any cocktail.
Make sure you purchase only edible glitter that’s specifically labeled as food grade and has an ingredient list listed. There are several brands out there such as Brew Glitter or Snowy River Cocktail Glitters. Here are a few options that you can check out from Amazon:
Edible Brew Glitter Gold (Set of 1)
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Edible Brew Glitter Silver (Pack of 1)
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Edible Glitter for Cocktails (Set of 8)
Buy Now →What is Edible Glitter?
Edible glitter (sometimes called edible dusts or luster dust)is a decorative food product that adds sparkle and shine to food, cocktails, soft drinks, tea, or whatever favorite drink you fancy. Unlike traditional glitter, which is made from plastic and can be harmful if ingested, edible glitter is made from food-safe ingredients such as gum arabic, aluminum silicate, food coloring, and sometimes sugar or starch.
It’s considered safe for consumption by the FDA and can be used to add a fun and festive touch to any food or drink item. You can check out this article from the FDA that explains how to tell if a glitter product is considered edible.
You can also use edible glitter gel icing located in the baking aisle of the grocery store. Sometimes you can find edible glitter spray that comes in spray pumps.
How to Mix Edible Glitter into a Cocktail
The most important thing to remember is a little goes a long way. To mix edible glitter into a cocktail, you can add it directly to the bottom of a cocktail glass before you pour in the cocktail, then stir. Or, you can add it to the cocktail shaker before shaking the cocktail.
You can also rim the cocktail glass with the edible shimmer dust by dipping the rim in simple syrup or honey and then dipping it into the shimmering powder.
Shimmering Champagne Cocktails
Summer Sparkle Cocktails
Glittery Halloween Cocktails
Christmas and Holiday Shimmer Cocktails
FAQ
Q: What is cocktail glitter made of?
Edible glitter is typically made from gum arabic, aluminum silicate, food coloring, and/or sometimes sugar or starch.
Q: How do you use glitter in cocktails?
To use glitter in cocktails, mix it by stirring or shaking it into a cocktail. Be careful not to add too much, as a little goes a long way. You can also rim the glass with edible glitter by dipping the rim in simple syrup or honey and then dipping it in glitter.
Keep in mind that glitter is heavier than liquid, so it may settle at the bottom of the drink over time. If this happens, simply give the drink a stir before serving.
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Melissa
Sounds great 🙂