Sleepless Night Groove
This is a lively vodka fizz, inspired by the dance-pop, synth-pop energy and 'sleepless night' lyric from Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia'. It's bright, energetic, and perfectly captures that new wave groove that saves you from the mundane.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.25 oz Blue Curaçao
- 2 oz Club soda
Instructions
- Combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and blue curaçao in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or a sprinkle of edible glitter for that showgirl sparkle.
Glassware: Collins glass
Garnish: Lemon twist or edible glitter
History
This modern fizz is built on the classic Collins structure, offering a refreshing and effervescent experience. The addition of blue curaçao gives it a vibrant, synth-pop aesthetic, directly referencing the 'new wave groove' of 'The Fate of Ophelia' and the electrifying feeling of being rescued from a darker destiny.