The 'Vegetarian Ventures' blog has crafted a sweet floral drink recipe that is perfect for summer. This beautiful and delicious garden-inspired cocktail is made from St. Germain liqueur, sweet hibiscus syrup and it is topped with edible flowers.
To make your own garden tonic cocktail, you only need a few ingredients and some basic cooking utensils. To start, prepare your hibiscus syrup by combining water, dried hibiscus flowers, grated ginger and a cup of sugar. Once you have brought your syrup to a boil, remove it from the heat and let it sit for about 20 minutes. After the syrup has cooled, combine the St. Germain liqueur, vodka, tonic water and the hibiscus syrup. Before serving, add a garnish of edible flowers such as chive flowers or organic hibiscus flowers. The result is a tasty floral drink that is both delicious and aesthetically appealing.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Floral Cocktails
- Creating unique cocktails infused with floral flavors and edible flowers presents an opportunity for mixologists to offer innovative and visually appealing drinks.
- DIY Mixology
- The rise of DIY mixology allows individuals to experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create their own garden-inspired cocktails, opening up a market for cocktail-making kits and specialized ingredients.
- Natural Garnishes
- The use of natural garnishes like edible flowers and herbs in cocktails allows for unique and sustainable alternatives to traditional garnishes, offering bartenders a chance to enhance the sensory experience for patrons.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- Hotels, bars, and restaurants can explore incorporating floral cocktails on their menus and offering mixology classes to cater to customers' growing interest in unique and visually appealing drinks.
- Food and Beverage
- Companies in the food and beverage industry can develop and market specialized ingredients, such as hibiscus syrup and floral liqueurs, to meet the demand for creating garden-inspired cocktails at home.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can offer garden-themed cocktail bars and mixology stations at weddings, parties, and other events, providing guests with an interactive and visually stunning experience.
