The Void Signal Martini – A luminous, unnerving riff on a lemon-drop/“ectoplasm” martini—bright, electric, and a little too inviting for deep space.

Void Signal Martini

A luminous, unnerving riff on a lemon-drop/“ectoplasm” martini—bright, electric, and a little too inviting for deep space.

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Equipment

cocktail shaker
Hawthorne strainer (fine strainer optional)
Jigger (or measuring spoons)
Coupe or martini glass
Ice cubes

Ingredients

2 ounces Vodka
3/4 ounce Midori (or melon liqueur)
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon juice
1/2 ounce Simple syrup
1 dash Orange bitters optional, but great

Instructions

Chill a coupe/martini glass (freezer or ice water)
Add vodka, Midori, lemon juice, simple syrup, and (optional) orange bitters to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until icy cold and well-aerated.
Strain into the chilled glass.
Optional: garnish with a lemon wheel or an expressed peel.

Notes

Why It Works

This is clean, fast, and vivid—all easily found ingredients balanced for snap and glow. Midori’s melon brings neon allure and soft fruit; fresh lemon checks sweetness and keeps the finish bright; vodka gives a neutral lift so the color and aroma lead; a dash of orange bitters adds a subtle, grown-up depth. It drinks like a sleek lemon drop with a sci-fi pulse—eye-catching, not cloying.

Pro Tips & Variations (Still Easy)

Crisper edge: Reduce simple syrup to ¼ oz if you prefer extra-tart.
Batch for 4: 8 oz vodka, 3 oz Midori, 3 oz lemon, 2 oz simple, 4 dashes bitters. Keep cold; shake per serving with fresh ice for best texture.
Zero-proof riff: Swap vodka for a neutral NA spirit and use a melon syrup (or a 1:1 Midori-style NA liqueur) at the same measure; keep lemon and simple as written.
Salt rim (light): A micro pinch of fine salt in the shaker subtly amplifies flavor—don’t overdo it.

Movie Pairing

Pair with: Event Horizon
The drink’s eerie radioactive green and crisp, deceptively pleasant profile mirror the film’s seductive invitation into the unknown. Like the ship’s gravity drive, it looks mesmerizing—then pulls you in faster than you planned.