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The Aurora Cocktail

A magical, shimmering vodka cocktail featuring peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange juice, finished with edible glitter for a stunning visual effect.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Party
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Drink
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz peach schnapps
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 pinch edible pink glitter luster dust
Garnish & Rim
  • 1 tbsp pink sanding sugar for rim
  • 1 slice orange
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 edible pink flower optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Lowball Glass
  • Jigger

Method
 

  1. Rim a lowball glass by dampening the edge with a lemon wedge and dipping it into pink sanding sugar.
  2. Fill the glass with fresh ice cubes.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice, and a pinch of edible pink glitter.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and an edible flower. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gradient effect, mix the vodka, schnapps, and cranberry first, pour over ice, then gently float the orange juice on top.