Spring is in the air and flowers are popping up in cocktail recipes nationwide. The wide array of flora available at farmers markets and in private gardens provides at-home cocktail connoisseurs with an essential ingredient for this spring’s latest cockta
Spring is in the air and flowers are popping up in cocktail recipes nationwide. The wide array of flora available at farmers markets and in private gardens provides at-home cocktail connoisseurs with an essential ingredient for this spring’s latest cocktail trend.
“Floral notes are the latest flavor profile exhibited in cocktails,” said Danielle Eddy, spokesperson for the Distilled Spirits Council. “Top mixologists across the country are incorporating edible flowers, floral extracts, and floral-based spirits into cocktails. With a variety of edible flowers and new products available on the market, it’s easy to replicate similar flavor profiles at home.”
Edible flowers like Anise Hyssop, Carnation petals, Lavender, Rose petals and Violets will add complex floral or vegetative elements to mixed drinks. Syrups and extracts infused with petals and stems incorporate a more concentrated flavor of the blossoms to cocktails. Floral garnishes infuse the cocktail aroma with a stronger floral note and add beauty to the presentation.
"Consumers today are more open to new flavors when choosing and consuming food and drink," said James Meehan, bar manager of PDT in NYC. "The release of floral-based spirits and the return of Crème de Violette have revived the interest in floral elements within cocktails."
Top mixologists offer their popular floral drink recipes for cocktail enthusiasts to sample at home. They recommend that chosen flowers are confirmed by the seller as edible prior to using it in any recipe.
Here are a few floral cocktail recipes to get you started.
Orange gimlet cocktail recipe
Kuwana martini recipe
Coming up roses cocktail recipe
“Floral notes are the latest flavor profile exhibited in cocktails,” said Danielle Eddy, spokesperson for the Distilled Spirits Council. “Top mixologists across the country are incorporating edible flowers, floral extracts, and floral-based spirits into cocktails. With a variety of edible flowers and new products available on the market, it’s easy to replicate similar flavor profiles at home.”
Edible flowers like Anise Hyssop, Carnation petals, Lavender, Rose petals and Violets will add complex floral or vegetative elements to mixed drinks. Syrups and extracts infused with petals and stems incorporate a more concentrated flavor of the blossoms to cocktails. Floral garnishes infuse the cocktail aroma with a stronger floral note and add beauty to the presentation.
"Consumers today are more open to new flavors when choosing and consuming food and drink," said James Meehan, bar manager of PDT in NYC. "The release of floral-based spirits and the return of Crème de Violette have revived the interest in floral elements within cocktails."
Top mixologists offer their popular floral drink recipes for cocktail enthusiasts to sample at home. They recommend that chosen flowers are confirmed by the seller as edible prior to using it in any recipe.
Here are a few floral cocktail recipes to get you started.
Orange gimlet cocktail recipe
Kuwana martini recipe
Coming up roses cocktail recipe
