Floral Sips Perfect For A Party
Summer is here, meaning it’s time to channel your inner Alice In Wonderland and plan your chic cocktail party. Our design experts can help you create the perfect, most ornate environment, inside or out of your home, perfect for hosting—all you need to do is plan the menu! Here are a couple of unique and floral sips perfect for a party (or to spice up your floral festivities).
Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail
This Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail from Hunger Thirst Play is a perfect addition to any summer celebration. With ingredients such as dried hibiscus flowers, Torani Almond Orgeat Syrup, lemon juice, and your favorite bourbon, this cocktail is sure to make your tastebuds sing. Combining hibiscus and bourbon makes a delectable, tropical, and colorful drink!
Limoncello and Lavender Moscow Mule
Infamous for their copper cups, Mules are a great way to start a party. Try this Moscow Mule recipe from Ramshackle Pantry for a fun floral twist. With a combination of tart and sweet flavors, a Limoncello and Lavender Moscow Mule is a delicious drink for a garden party. Mix lavender extract, limoncello, and ginger beer to replicate this recipe. While serving this mule with the iconic copper cup isn’t totally necessary, isn’t the aesthetic of the drink half the fun?!
Rose Lemon Drop Martini
What’s more floral than roses? Roses paired with lemon in a cocktail of course! Described as “dangerously good”, this cocktail by Cooks with Cocktails is a tasty addition to your summer plans. Pair rose infused simple syrup, dried rose blossoms, vodka, and lemon juice for this delicious cocktail. Serve in a chilled glass with a sugared rim for an elegant touch—bonus points for a rose petal garnish!
Prickly Pear Margarita
A beautiful pink drink is perfect for celebrating the bold colors of summer. This refreshing and tangy cocktail by All Recipes is sure to brighten any garden party. Combine your favorite tequila, sweet and sour mix, triple sec, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup to make this bold cocktail. This delicious drink is best served in a salt rimmed margarita glass—a perfect balance to the tang of this cocktail.
Garden Party Cocktail
A true garden in a cup, this cocktail is a tasty combination of fruit and floral flavors! Try this garden-themed Garden Party Cocktail by Ode À La Rose. Combine dry vermouth, gin, lime juice, agave nectar, lemon juice, strawberries and lemon wedges into a rocks glass with ice. Decorate this beautiful cocktail with a garnish of edible flowers to add even more floral flare!
Sakura Martini
This cocktail created by a Tokyo native is perfect for a light floral taste to celebrate the beauty of the summer season. This recipe from Saveur brings out the sweetness of the iconic cherry blossom. Mix sake, gin, and maraschino liqueur to make this bright and colorful cocktail. Top with a garnish of cherry blossoms for an extra floral touch!
Interested in elevating your outdoor space for next summer? Crimson is here to help. Designing beautifully bold and bright spaces is what we do best. Impressing your friends and family with cocktails is one thing, but serving them in a beautiful setting makes your summer celebrations even more special!
