Spring Sipping
Botanical Cocktails
As Spring breathes new life into the world, it’s the perfect time to refresh your cocktail repertoire with floral and botanical flavours. These ingredients mixed well bring vibrant, aromatic twists to your drinks.
If you're a lover of infused Gins, check out our Pink Gin range which brings a bright modern twist on your classical Gins. If you're more of a Vodka drinker, Absolut have a great line of flavoured Vodkas from Mango, Passionfruit and even Wild Berri flavours.
Malfy is another popular brand who has made a great name for themselves with their delicious range of Gins ranging from Rosa to Limone, these are a must try!
Explore the magic of edible flowers and botanical infusions and find two great floral cocktail recipes that will up your skills when the cocktail night calls.
Understanding floral and botanical ingredients
Edible flowers:
Edible flowers are not only visually stunning but they also can also add delicate flavours to your cocktails. Some popular options include:
Lavender: A soothing, aromatic touch with hints of sweetness and herbaceous notes.
Rose: Highly known for its subtle sweetness and romantic aroma.
Elderflower: A lovely light floral flavour with delicious fruity undertones.
Botanical spirits:
Botanical spirits, particularly gin and botanical-infused vodkas are distilled with a variety of herbs, fruits and spices. These spirits bring complexity and
depth to cocktails that are often highlighted by the following botanicals:
Juniper: The dominant flavour in Gin with its fresh piney notes.
Citrus peel: Citrus adds lovely brightness and real freshness.
Herbs: Such as rosemary, basil and thyme give earthy savoury notes.
Edible flowers and botanicals
In addition to lavender and rose that our above cocktails both use, there are other edible flowers such as hibiscus, chamomile and violet.
These can be used fresh, dried or in syrups and garnishes. Botanical spirits also provide endless possibilities when it comes to cocktails, from herbaceous gins to floral liqueurs, allowing you to craft cocktails that are as beautifully as they are delicious.
Read our Botanical Inspired Cocktails below
Botanical cocktail recipe
Lavender Bee Delight
Ingredients:
50ml botanical Gin (Hendrick's or Scapegrace are two great options)
20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
5ml lavender infused honey syrup*
Ice cubes
Lavender sprig for garnish
Instructions:
*First we need to make the lavender honey, combine equal parts honey and hot water then add a few sprigs of fresh lavender. Let it steep for 20 minutes then strain.
Grab your shaker and combine your gin, lemon juice and lavender honey syrup.
Add ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass of choice.
Garnish with another lavender sprig for an extra fragrant finish.
Botanical cocktail recipe
Rosey Elderflower Fizz
Ingredients:
40ml Elderflower Liqueur (St Germain)
30ml rose infused Vodka
20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
Sparkling water or Prosecco
Ice cubes
Rose petals for garnish
Instructions:
Grab your shaker and combine Elderflower Liqueur, rose-infused Vodka and lime juice.
Add ice and shake until well mixed.
Strain into a highball glass that is filled with ice.
Top with either sparkling water or Processo for extra fizz.
Garnish with a couple of rose petals
