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Recipe ArchiveWeek 05 of 8 · Starlight

Starlight

Pale violet, gold-starred, and lighter than it looks. The drink that reliably ends up on the front of everyone's camera roll.

vodka, elderflower, lavender, lemon · served frosted coupe · No. 13 of 24, season 2026

Starlight pale violet vodka and elderflower cocktail with an edible gold star floating on top

Method

  1. 01

    Shake all ingredients with ice for 12 seconds.

  2. 02

    Double-strain into a frosted coupe.

  3. 03

    Float the gold star and dust with edible glitter.

Garnish

Edible gold star with edible glitter on a frosted glass.

Also on Week 05 · Starlight · opens November 30

  • North Star — gin, butterfly pea tea, grapefruit, agave
  • Comet Tail — tequila, blood orange, agave, lime

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