# Floral Blossom Cocktails This Floral Aperitif is Infused with Fresh Cherry Blossoms Petals By M | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-aperitif References: [designsponge](http://www.designsponge.com/2016/06/cherry-blossom-cocktail.html) & [craftandcocktails.co](http://craftandcocktails.co/) Lifestyle Blog Design Sponge honors the tradition behind the blooming of cherry blossom trees by sharing a [floral aperitif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cocktail) that makes use of the flower as a source of inspiration for a refreshing summer cocktail. The beverage recreates the scent and rosy pink hue of the tree's bloomed flowers using infused rosebuds and vanilla. The beverage requires only a few ingredients to make and opts for a fermentation process to enhance the sweet flavors. The base is comprised of vermouth, dried rosebud petals and vanilla bean that is left to steep for up to a week. The liquid is then strained and served in a tall glass over ice. The upscale drink recreates the presentation of a cherry blossom with a live branch from the tree carefully arranged to sprawl across the drinking glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Floral Cocktails:** The use of edible flowers in cocktails offers a unique and sophisticated alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. - **Fermented Beverages:** Fermenting ingredients in cocktails offers an opportunity to create drinks with enhanced flavors and potentially lower alcohol content. - **Natural Infusions:** Using natural ingredients to infuse drinks creates opportunities for unique and healthier drink options. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate floral cocktails to enhance their beverage menu offerings and provide a unique experience. - **Craft Bartending:** Craft bartenders can experiment with fermentation and natural infusions to create new and innovative cocktails for their customers. - **Home Bartending:** Home bartenders can explore the use of edible flowers and fermentation techniques to create sophisticated and flavorful cocktails for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Infused Cocktail Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-cocktail-cubes.md) - [Sparkling Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-blossom-lacroix.md) - [Flavorful Concentrated Beverage Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-margaritas.md) - [Modern Cherry Apéritifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellamie-aperitif.md) - [Pink Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolixer-cherry-blossom-full-bloom.md) - [Cherry Blossom Season Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-to-tenku-no-matcha-wa-chocolat-drink.md) - [Floral Japanese Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-sakura-bloom-edition.md) - [Flower-Powered Craft Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-a-flower.md) - [Refreshing Springtime Blossom Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-sakura-saku-yo.md)