These Are The 7 Best Floral Vodka Cocktails To Try
Strong, versatile, economical: it’s no surprise vodka has a spot in the spirit hall of fame. Most people know it through the humble Screwdriver or Vodka Soda, others through the Martini (shaken, not stirred!). But that’s not all vodka can do. Its neutral base is the perfect canvas for floral flavours to shine, and it’s actually quite easy to make vodka cocktails with edible flowers. Read on to level up your vodka experience.
Hibiscus Vodka Sour
Made with hibiscus tea, vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice, this cocktail has a tart flavour and a gorgeous red colour. You can also choose to add egg whites for a rich, frothy texture. This is best for the summer, but you can give it a wintery twist by infusing cinnamon and ginger with the hibiscus.
Grapefruit Elderflower Martini
If you want to see a mixologist’s idea of perfect balance, look no further. This drink juggles floral and fruity tones without letting one overpower the other. Just combine some grapefruit vodka with elderflower liqueur and lemon juice, and voila! You’ve got yourself a lovely dinner cocktail.
Thyme, Peach and Chamomile Spritzer
This is perfect for someone who likes to experiment with their drinks — we can assure you it’s worth every bit of the risk. It uses iced chamomile tea, vodka, peach liqueur, thyme, lemon juice, and peach seltzer. Delicate, yet packs an undeniable punch.
Lavender Blueberry Vodka Soda
We couldn’t compile this list without a take on the Vodka Soda now, could we? The blueberry/lavender addition gives this well-known cocktail a new avatar, complete with a stunning, deep purple colour. You can make this by steeping the berries and flowers in water and sugar, then combining them with vodka and soda. Trust us, it’s really that simple!
Vodka Pear Lavender Lemonade
Pear and lavender are an unlikely couple, but they work incredibly well together. This cocktail has it all: crispness from fresh pears, soothing notes from lavender, tartness from lemon, and the kick from vodka and a pinch of salt. While this isn’t tinted purple like the last lavender drink, be sure it’ll fix all your summer blues.
Rose Cardamom Vodka
This cocktail will instantly transport you to festive season as it diffuses the fragrance of sweets in the air. It uses vodka, cardamom bitters, lime juice, plain seltzer, and a rose cardamom simple syrup. Some call this the gulab jamun cocktail, because the syrup in this recipe is also used to soak gulab jamuns! Mithai lovers, we promise you’ll keep coming back to this one.
Jasmine Highball
Jasmine has a distinctly herbal taste which makes this drink one-of-a-kind. Jasmine syrup, lychee puree, lime juice, vodka, and soda come together to create a symphony of flavours that is fresh yet complex. Serve this at brunch and watch everyone rave about it for days after that.
There you have it — some easy ideas for making mind-blowing floral cocktails with vodka. If gin or tequila is your drink of choice, we’ve also published lists on combining flowers with those. And of course, you don’t need alcohol for any of these drinks. You can always choose to make a mocktail that can be just as satisfying. No matter what you do, remember to experiment with these recipes, and to drink, responsibly!
