Okay, so you know how a while back ago, tumblr had these posts showing gorgeous sparkly liqueurs (Viniq) that tasted like grape candy and mistakes and then I stupidly drank the red version and hurt myself?
BEHOLD THE RED DEATH: NEVER AGAIN
So, I had a hunch that the sparkly pigments I use in vodka suspensions to decorate my cookies were probably similar, if not the same thing, and if this were true, we would not be chained to nasty-tasting drinks to obtain the magical sparkle.
So, obviously, this called for some experimentation.
I worked with two dark liquors, a cherry lambic and a cheap red wine a friend left at the house, but obviously, I think any somewhat translucent liquid, alcoholic or not, would work. Opaque liquids like milk wouldn’t do at all. I do think the pigments will show best against darker colors, but I may try another experiment with some cider i have about the apartment.
Experiment 1: Cherry lambic with NU Silver luster dust
First off, a VERY LITTLE pigment goes a long way. Also, ignore the ‘not for consumption.’ The pigments are widely used in wedding cake preparation and have been tested and okayed in Europe. They’re non-toxic and safe for consumption but haven’t been tested by the FDA, which is why the label.
That looks like a lot more than it is. I literally took a pen tip and pushed a tiny bit in, but it spreads like crazy.
Result: YES, IT DOES THE THING, but the foam obscures the cool view from above.
So I was a doofus and left the NU Silver at vrumblr‘s place, so when I decided to try again with red wine, I went with Super Pearl, a white pearly version, which is less shiny, but still pretty bright.
Again, this is the tiniest bit I could get in there with a toothpick.
YAAAAAAS. WHY DRINK THE RED DEATH WHEN YOU CAN HAVE WHATEVER YOU LIKE?
So pretty! I think it would be even more pronounced with the NU Silver, so there’s that. This would be so fun for a party. Or fancy kid’s birthday, I don’t know.
BUT THEN THE MAGIC HAPPENED
I decided to try a less neutral color, and went with SUPER GOLD luster dust, because WHY NOT GO SUPER?
I used the same wine as before, and this is what happened. I’m going to say right now that the pictures don’t do it justice because it glowed and sparkled.
This should work with a red soda or juice, or any dark juice or pop. The darker, the better, I’d think. Have fun!
Anyhow, you can go to an online shop or hit up a cake decorating store (a real one, not Michael’s or JoAnn’s, if you have one) in your area, but I highly recommend getting yourself some gold luster dust. I suspect any of the bright gold luster dusts like old gold, aztec gold, or antique gold would also work. Don’t bother with the stuff they have at Michael’s. It’s banana-colored and has almost no sparkle.
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