Cocktail recipe

Midnight Bowie recipe.

A chilled, aromatic cocktail layering vodka, blackberry, and lime.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option
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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)

Instructions

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

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 20.5% ABV Ice Mocktail option
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