I made this festive Starburst cocktail with pink candy melted bows this year. I’ve always loved Starburst candy, and how this festive drink setup came out made me a forever fan!
Let me show you how…
Make the starburst cocktail first by making the Starburst simple syrup, then add it to my favorite version of a French 75.
I love that you can use this simple syrup for this cocktail and also keep it for other things throughout the week. The starburst syrup makes a fun homemade kitchen gift at Christmas time.
Serve these up with cute bow present cakes for a holiday party.
Starburst Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 cup Starburst
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 oz Gin The Botonist is my go-to cocktail Gin.
- 1/2 cup Sparkling water or Champagne
Instructions
Starburst Simple Syrup
- Melt down your unwrapped Starburst candy in a small pot over medium/low heat. Watch and stir continuously so it doesn't burn.
- Once the candy is melted add 1 cup of water and simmer on low for about 3-4 minutes stiring often.
- Strain the simple syrup and allow to cool completly.
Starburst Cocktail
- Mix 1/2 oz simple syrup, with 1-2 oz gin in a Gimlet glass. Add Champagne or sparkling ater to top it off. Add a candy bow topper for a festive drink.
Starburst Candy Bow Cocktail Toppers
- Melt down your unwrapped Starburst candy in a small pot over medium/low heat. Watch and stir continuously so it doesn't burn.
- Pour into bow mold and allow to cool completly.
Notes
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After you’ve followed the Starburst cocktail recipe, you’ll want to make it again and again. I love it best when topped with the bows.
Here is the link for a similar bow mold & how we make the bows in video form:
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They came out so cute, and I plan to remake them as cake toppers and possibly into hearts for Valentine’s Day!
Happy cocktail making to all my Starburst loving girlies out there.