Abstract: A beverage typically a liquor or a carbonated soft drink composition including a fluorescent dye. The fluorescent beverage composition comprises a combination of one or more fluorescein dyes and an amount of material to neutralize said dye and combinations thereof. Effective use thereof as a colorant is possible by imparting thereto fluorescent properties to liquor and soda. The colorant may be added to various food products for use as a stable coloring matter.