Name: Midnight Bowie · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml Vodka; 20 ml Blackberry liqueur; 10 ml lime juice (fresh)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Midnight Bowie

Description

Midnight Bowie is a dark, stylish cocktail with a little mystery to it. Inspired by David Bowie, it blends vodka, blackberry liqueur, lime, and a touch of citrus into a drink that feels cool, expressive, and slightly theatrical in the best way. The blackberry gives it a deep fruit note and a rich colour, while the lime keeps it bright enough to stop it feeling too heavy. The result is smooth, striking, and easy to imagine served in a chilled glass with a bit of attitude.

It is the kind of cocktail that feels right for late-night menus, music-themed collections, or any list that wants something with a more dramatic edge. There is a sense of personality to it that makes it memorable, but it still feels polished and easy to enjoy. Midnight Bowie has a confident, creative feel, with enough contrast in flavour and appearance to make it stand out straight away.

Ingredients

50 ml Vodka
20 ml Blackberry liqueur
10 ml lime juice (fresh)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker Fine Mesh Strainer

Instructions

Combine: Add the vodka, blackberry liqueur, and lime juice to a mixing glass or shaker with ice.
Chill: Stir for clarity or shake for a brighter texture.
Strain: Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish: Finish with a lime twist or blackberry garnish.