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Blossoms In Your Cup

Blossoms In Your Cup

Bring out your inner flower child with these floral cocktail treats.

With colors bursting into bloom all over L.A., there’s never been a better time to sample a flora-laced cocktail. Simply take a walk through the neighborhood to look for edible and vibrant flowers such as honeysuckle and orange blossoms, pick a few and bring them home for a happy hour sure to be both stunning and fragrantly delicious. Here are our some of our favorite floral picks (pun intended). Cheers!

Lavender Lemonade

Light, fizzy and tart, this delicate pick-me-up is the perfect sip for a breezy afternoon in the sun. Lillet Blanc imparts its unique dash of curious bittersweet flavor while its glowing tangerine color entices you all on its own. Garnish with sprigs of fresh lavender and you are moments from floral bevie heaven.

Try it with: Elodie Rambaud’s Zucchini Tarte.

The Summer Cup

Discovered spontaneously one summer while sitting at a chef’s counter, this simple champagne cocktail has all the makings of a warm weather classic. Delicate honeysuckle blossoms will tickle your nose as they dance with the bursting bubbly.

Try it with: Rosemary Cheese Straws.

The Avenue

Orange blossom water and passion fruit juice blend harmoniously with bourbon in this complex floral flavor bomb. This vintage recipe can be found in the Café Royal Cocktail Book, a must read for any true cocktail aficionado.

Try it with: Garlicky Baked Fries.

Hibiscus Flower Margarita

When the warm evenings arrive, this tart yet sweet sip will be the perfect start to a girl’s night out on the town. Or for a mellow night in, the vibrant fuchsia hue and tart flavor would pair perfectly with Heidi’s quesadillas. Slip on some records, move the couches and samba to your little heart’s desire!

Try it with: Heidi’s Quesadillas.

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