Perfect for a 1970s roller disco or a late-night sci-fi movie marathon.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz gin (or vodka for a smoother touch)
0.5 oz blue curaçao (for that otherworldly glow)
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
1.5 oz tonic water (for a slight sparkle)
0.25 oz crème de violette (optional, for a floral space-age touch)
Edible glitter (for garnish, because why not?)
Lemon twist (for garnish)
Instructions:
Fill a shaker with gin, blue curaçao, lemon juice, honey syrup, and crème de violette (if using).
Shake with ice until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or highball glass over fresh ice.
Top with tonic water for a soft effervescence.
Sprinkle a pinch of edible glitter and garnish with a lemon twist.
Vibe Check:
The Starlight Express is a futuristic yet nostalgic cocktail—bright, citrusy, and lightly floral, with an electric blue glow that screams late 70s sci-fi glam. A drink fit for the disco-futuristic dreams of the era.
Listen to: ELO – Out of the Blue (1977)
With soaring synths, orchestral flourishes, and intergalactic vibes, Out of the Blue is the perfect soundtrack for sipping this cocktail and dreaming of a neon-lit future.