Edible Flowers For Cocktails

Edible flowers can add a beautiful and aromatic touch to cocktails, enhancing both their appearance and flavor. Here are some popular edible flowers you can use to garnish and infuse your cocktails:

1. Lavender

• Flavor: Sweet and floral with a hint of citrus.
• Cocktail Uses: Lavender syrup, lavender-infused gin or vodka, garnish.

2. Hibiscus

• Flavor: Tart and slightly cranberry-like.
• Cocktail Uses: Hibiscus syrup, hibiscus tea, garnish.

3. Rose

• Flavor: Sweet and aromatic with a slight peppery note.
• Cocktail Uses: Rose water, rose petal syrup, garnish with rose petals.

4. Violets

• Flavor: Sweet and delicate.
• Cocktail Uses: Violet liqueur (like Crème de Violette), candied violets, garnish.

5. Elderflower

• Flavor: Subtly sweet and floral.
• Cocktail Uses: Elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain), elderflower cordial, garnish with elderflowers.

6. Marigold (Calendula)

• Flavor: Slightly tangy to peppery.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish, marigold-infused syrups.

7. Chamomile

• Flavor: Mildly sweet with apple-like notes.
• Cocktail Uses: Chamomile tea, chamomile syrup, garnish.

8. Pansies

• Flavor: Mildly sweet.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish.

9. Jasmine

• Flavor: Intensely floral and sweet.
• Cocktail Uses: Jasmine-infused syrups, jasmine tea, garnish.

10. Borage

• Flavor: Mildly sweet, similar to cucumber.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish.

11. Nasturtiums

• Flavor: Peppery and slightly tangy.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish.

12. Begonia

• Flavor: Tart, lemony.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish, begonia-infused syrup.

13. Carnations

• Flavor: Spicy and clove-like.
• Cocktail Uses: Garnish, carnation-infused syrup.

Tips for Using Edible Flowers in Cocktails:

• Ensure Edibility: Only use flowers that are confirmed to be edible and have not been treated with pesticides or other chemicals.
• Preparation: Wash the flowers gently in cold water and pat them dry before using them.
• Storage: Store fresh flowers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh until you’re ready to use them.
• Small Quantities: Use flowers sparingly to avoid overpowering the cocktail’s flavor.

Experiment with these delightful flowers in your cocktail recipes to create visually stunning and uniquely flavored drinks!