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12 Floral Drinks To Try Right Now, Because Spring Is So Close You Can Almost Taste It
As the snow piles melt and the sidewalk puddles start to form, winter is letting you know that it's on its way out the door. With spring peeking its head around the corner, it's time to start celebrating — and these amazingly beautiful (and tasty) floral beverage recipes will help you do just that. Edible flowers are the coolest. They're also the prettiest. So why wouldn't you want to top your drinks off with them? Exactly. Stash away the winter cocktail recipes, and come out of hibernation. It's time to get a spring in your step, and these drinks can assist you. Cheers!
Pomelder Prosecco Punch
Made with elderberry liqueur, this fizzy punch recipe has a kick to it. Spices, fruits, and flowers… does it get any more well-rounded? Nope.
Chamomile Honey Whiskey Cocktail
Get excited whiskey lovers! Not all floral drinks are dependent on liqueurs — just take it from A Cozy Kitchen’s recipe.
Summer's Garden
This pretty pink drink recipe only contains four ingredients, one of which is rose geranium syrup. It’s almost too pretty to drink.
Pink Flower Cocktail
If you’re a fan of rosewater and wild hibiscus, then this pink flower cocktail recipe will be right up your alley. Perfect for a girl’s night in.
Spiced Mai Tai
It’s hard to imagine mai tais as being something that can be improved upon… but start imagining. This unique recipe spices thing up, giving the classic drink a slightly floral flavor thanks to some hints of orange blossoms.
Gold Jasmine Martini
Made with jasmine green tea, honey, and vodka, this sweet drink recipe is about as floral as they come. Top it off with a bright edible flower to seal the deal.
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Jasmine Tea
No, it’s not a cocktail. Yes, it is the most ceremonious way to drink tea. Purchase some jasmine bloom flowers to change your entire tea-drinking game.
Lavender-Honey Iced Latte
Offbeat + Inspired’s recipe is so tasty, I’m pretty sure you’ll be hooked after one glass. Too bad Starbucks doesn’t serve this stuff.
Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail
Pick out the prettiest edible flower blossoms you can find to top off these refreshingly light spring cocktails. Maybe even replace the weekend mimosas with these bad boys…
Rose Martini
Yes, it’s as refreshing as it sounds. Start plucking your petals, and check out this detailed floral recipe.
Lavender Lemonade
While this drink can be made sans booze, this vodka-inclusive recipe is to die for — seriously, it will make your tastebuds sing.
Juniper Breeze
Made with elderflower cordial and a nice concoction of citrus fruits, this easy-to-follow recipe will be one you add to your collection.
