12/3/23 12/3/23

The Calla Lily Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

The Calla Lily Cocktail is a historic classic cocktail- often served on board passenger steamer ships- and it’s a classic- I hope you enjoy this tasty cocktail..,. named after this elegant flower!

9/7/23 9/7/23

Happy Clouds Cocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour

Colorful and fun, this deconstructed Negroni is inspired by Bob Ross’s popular painting show ‘The Joy of Painting’ (premiered in 1983) and his iconic phrase “Happy Little Clouds.”

7/3/23 7/3/23

Ginger Rose Mocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

Set up for this Mocktail- includes Organic Rose Petals affixed to the glasses with Local Honey!The set up for this 0 Proof Ginger Rose Fizz Libation- give it all the grace and wonderful of a Fancy Cocktail... to prepare the glass dip the edge of the highball glassinto Organic Honey- I like to use Local Honey- this is from our Friends at Creswick Farms- and it's local - thus providing additional health and wellness benefits-

5/15/23 5/15/23

Episode #507 - Fleur de la Vie (Flower of Life)

Considering the significant artistic achievements of the French in so many areas - such as painting, architecture, formal gardens, wine, and cuisine, it is not surprising to find an French influence in floristry and flower arranging. There are some often-used techniques with flowers that have their origins in France. And while perfumes did not originate in France, Louis the XV (fifteenth’s) embrace of them in the 18th century established the country as a leading purveyor of scent - often derived from flowers. Flowers are also famously the subjects of many French artists including Monet’s Water Lilies and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

5/15/23 5/15/23

The Sidecar Cocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour

This sweet, luminous cocktail was born in Paris, but named because of an American. (Ahhh, international cooperation at its finest!) An American army captain was said to roll up to Harry’s Bar in his friend’s motorcycle sidecar (bless the Roaring ‘20s) and request a drink to warm up before dinner. Since it was a bit of a faux pas to have straight liquor so early in the evening, the bartender went ahead and mixed the cognac with some other ingredients. And thus, the beloved Sidecar was born.

5/10/23 5/10/23

Blue Butterfly Pea Infused Vodka - and Butterfly Tea!

Blue Butterfly pea flowers are is used for the traditional Thai welcome iced tea drink - just add a teaspoon of honey and squeeze of lemon to your tea and serve over ice. It has an amazing vivid blue color which changes to purple when the lemon is added.

2/24/23 2/24/23

Apple Bourbon Fizz #FlowerCocktailHour

The Autumn Apple Bourbon Fizz – Flower Cocktail RecipeApple Harvests are a sure sign of Autumn, so what better ingredient than apple Butter for this Flower Cocktail Hour…”here’s the recipe for this wonderful Autumn Harvest Flower Cocktail!

2/17/23 2/17/23

Tropical Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

My Flower Friend Jenn returns to help me create a Tropical Cocktail- and I’m sporting my Vintage Reyn Spooner Drinking Shirt… it’s a Classic- and I couldn’t resist wearing it for creating the Tropical Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail.

1/26/23 1/26/23

Lavender Blueberry Spritzer Mocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour

Simple Syrup is basically sugar and water combined and then used to sweeten beverages with alcohol, or even just to add flavor to soda water. Additional ingredients can be added to create different flavors. Today I am making a simple syrup flavor with Lavender and Blueberries.”It’s a perfect way to create a Lavender Blueberry Spritzer mocktail- (a cocktail without any booze)… and you can create simple syrups with many different kinds of herbs or fruits… you can make your own decisions- and try out some new combinations… I hope you enjoy this recipe!

7/28/22 7/28/22

Strawberry & Limoncello Rosé Sangria - #FlowerCocktailHour

I prepare and makes Limoncello from an old authentic Italian recipe- he found on Youtube. It's an Authentic recipe that is created step by step by a wonderful Italian Grandma.... and then I'll a cocktail recipe- (Italian Sangria- with the Limoncello as an ingredient! It's Wonderful- I find myself making the Limoncello more frequently these days to give as a gift... it's just that good!

7/25/22 7/25/22

Meaducha - #FlowerCocktailHour

Joel did himself proud and created this wonderful Meaducha Flower Cocktail - that includes both the "Flower of Life" and "Friday Morning" Sound Infused Kombucha and pairs it with their New Sparkling Mead- a honey wine they create a Sacred Springs as well!

4/17/22 4/17/22

Clove Screwdriver - #FlowerCocktailHour

The fragrance of Stock blossoms reminds me of clove - so what better ingredient to include in our cocktail - thank Clove Bitters! I truly adore Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice- and I love creating it... I purchased a commercial grade Fruit Juice Press- many years ago- and a week doesn't go by- that I'm not pressing out my favorite juice- Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit - just to name a few... Let's Create the Clove Screwdriver- with the Signature Fragrance of Stock- and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice... and a little vodka!

4/5/22 4/5/22

The Verdant Lady- #FlowerCocktailHour

Our cocktail today is called Verdant Lady - Verdant translates to Green - so Green Lady - which is sort of fitting as you authored We Are Growing - which is very green…

6/1/21 6/1/21

Episode #309- Mum's the Word

Mum’s the word, today on Life In Bloom, Chrysanthemum, that is. We’ll explore the many shapes sizes and colors of this durable, long-lasting flower. We’ll learn how they’re grown, I’ll show you a fun craft, we’ll even have a Chrysanthemum Cocktail - say that 3 times fast!