How to Make Edible Glitter for Drinks: Amazingly Easy Recipe

Last Updated on February 4, 2023

Today, we’re going to look at how to make edible glitter for drinks. If you are wanting to make your next get-together more exciting, edible glitter for drinks can make be a fun addition. It transforms ordinary drinks into sparkly, fun beverages. It is great for taking any party to the next level, as your guests will be impressed.

Edible glitter creates a gorgeous sparkling looking, making boring-looking beverages look like splendid potions. You can add it to your cocktails, beer, or even juice to create a bold statement piece. It is simple to use and a little bit can go a long way. Let’s take a look at how to make edible glitter for drinks.

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What is Edible Glitter?

Edible glitter is a new culinary trend that makes food and drinks look sparkly and shiny. The edible glitter is mixed into drinks and can be mixed into food or used as a decoration on top.

Edible glitter goes by many names including disco dust, jewel dust, and luster dust. Though it looks like real glitter, edible glitter is made from food-safe ingredients, so it is safe to eat.

Most edible glitters contain ingredients such as sugar, cornstarch, and approved color additives. Other ingredients may include acacia and maltodextrin. Edible glitter is commonly sold at craft stores and online.

Edible glitter comes in a variety of different colors. You can apply it directly to drinks, batters, doughs, and frostings. In addition, you can also use a food-grade paintbrush to dust it onto your cakes or other baked goods as decoration.

Edible glitter has become a popular trend in many restaurants. Chefs add it to a variety of dishes including cupcakes. milkshakes, cocktails, lattes, and even pizza. Now, it has become a popular trend for people to use it at home in their food and beverages.

How to Use Edible Glitter for Drinks

One of the most popular uses for edible glitter is adding it to drinks. You can add it to cocktails, beer, milkshakes, coffee, juice, and more.

Edible glitter transforms your beverages and can make them look like masterpieces. To use in your favorite drinks, simply shake or stir in the glitter. Start with a small amount, such as 1/8-1/4 a teaspoon per glass, and then add more if need be.

Over time, the glitter will settle in the drink, so you may need to re-stir it a few times. Edible glitter is not flavored, so it will not affect the taste of your drink. You can use it in alcoholic and non-acholic drinks, though depending on the color of your drink and the color of your glitter it might not show up too well.

Is Edible Glitter Safe?

Edible glitter is safe, as it is made from only food-grade materials. You can safely add it to your food and drinks to make them more festive.

When buying edible glitter, look only for brands that are FDA-approved so you know they are safe to eat. Once you have your edible glitter, be sure to store it in a cool, dry place.

Edible Glitter vs Non-Toxic Glitter

At the craft store or online, you may notice that there is edible glitter and non-toxic glitter. Though some brands will try to make it seem like non-toxic glitter is safe to eat, it is not.

While edible glitter contains only food-grade ingredients, making it safe to eat and FDA-approved, non-toxic glitter is not. Non-toxic glitter may not contain any toxic ingredients, but that does not mean that it is safe to eat.

You can use non-toxic glitter on decorations, such as cake toppers, as long as the decoration is removed before eating and the glitter does not come in contact with the food. Use only edible glitter for food and if you have both types, be sure to keep them separate.

When buying glitter for food or drinks, look for ones that have edible written on the label. If it does not have edible, it is not safe to eat, even if it is non-toxic.

How to Make Edible Glitter for Drinks?

If you’re looking to make your own edible glitter for drinks, it’s super easy to do.

Ingredients

The only ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 2-10 drops of food coloring (depending on how bright you want the color)

Method

1. Before you begin, you’ll need to preheat your oven to 350F.
2. Grab a mason jar (or any jar that can be sealed) and add both the sugar and food coloring. Start with just a few drops of food coloring, and add more if needed. Shake well.
3. Grab a baking sheet and evenly spread out your sugar. Place in the center of your preheated oven for around 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and then store in an airtight container. If you’d prefer not to add sweetness, you can use salt instead of sugar. This is great for sharper drinks like margaritas and tequilas.

How is Edible Glitter Made?

You can make edible glitter in a range of ways, but the easiest way to make it yourself at home is with sugar and food coloring. And then just place it in the oven for 10 minutes. Leave it to cool and use it as you wish!

Where Can I Buy Edible Glitter for Drinks?

If you’re wondering where to buy edible glitter, there is actually a huge selection of places that sell it. You can usually buy it from stores such as Walmart. However, for ease and cheaper options, you may be best shopping at stores such as Amazon. They usually have unbeatable deals.

Cocktails With Edible Glitter

You can add edible glitter to any cocktail to make your favorite drink sparkle and shimmer. However, some work better than others. Here are two of my favorites.

Sparkly Prosecco

For this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1oz of gin
• 1/2 oz of lemon juice
• 1/2 oz of elderflower liqueur
• ice
• prosecco
• edible gold glitter

Now all you need to do is:

1. Add the following ingredients to a cocktail shaker: elderflower liqueur, ice, gin, and lemon.
2. Shake and then pour into a chilled glass.
3. Top with your prosecco and then gently mix in a small amount of gold glitter.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Glitter Cosmopolitan

For this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2oz of citron vodka
• 3/4oz of lime juice
• 1/2oz of orange liqueur
• 1/2oz of cranberry juice
• 1/8 teaspoon of red edible glitter
• ice

Now all you need to do is:

1. Add the following ingredients to a cocktail shaker: vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and red edible glitter.
2. Shake and pour into a chilled glass.
3. Serve and enjoy!

Glitter Bomb for Drinks

If you’re looking for a fun way to sweeten your drinks and make them sparkle, glitter bombs are ideal. To make glitter bombs, you just need the following ingredients:

• cotton candy (any flavor, though champagne, works great!)
• edible glitter, the color of your choice
• light colored beverage, such as champagne or prosecco

Now all you need to do is:

1. Take a small amount of cotton candy (enough to top off one drink) and add around 1/8 teaspoon of colored edible glitter inside the cotton candy.
2. Push them together to make a ball, with edible glitter inside.
3. Place in your drink of choice for a glitter bomb!

A Beautiful, Sparkly Drink

If you want to wow your guests with some amazing drinks, edible glitter is the way to go. It comes in a variety of different colors and is completely safe to consume. You can also add edible glitter to your favorite foods as well, as it looks particularly good on cupcakes, cakes, and donuts.

Be sure to buy only products labeled edible to use in your food and drinks to ensure that the glitter is safe to consume. Non-toxic glitter is not FDA-approved as food-safe, so it should not be consumed. Though you can buy it in stores, you can even make your edible glitter at home by combining granulated sugar with food coloring.

Do you have any questions regarding using edible glitter for drinks? If so, please ask any questions regarding edible glitter in your drinks and food in the comment section below. Do you have any tips or tricks on how to make edible glitter for drinks? If so, let us know! 

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