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Autumn Apple Bourbon Fizz – Flower Cocktail Recipe

Apple 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!

Apple Bourbon Fizz #FlowerCocktailHour

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Tropical Hibiscus Bourbon Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

The Recipe for the Hydrangea Cocktail has an Apertif as one of the ingredients which is kind of the twist – it’s what makes it a little bit different. This aperitif is based on an infusion of 20 selected roots and herbs highlighting two types of rhubarb root, honeysuckles, rose petals and vanilla.

Hydrangea Cocktail – #flowercocktailhour

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Lavender Blueberry Spritzer Mocktail – #FlowerCocktailHour

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Hummingbird Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

Today I’m going to show you how to make the aperitif than originated on Italy’s Amalfi Coast - Limoncello. Then we’ll use the results as an ingredient in a unique sangria!

Strawberry & Limoncello Rosé Sangria – #FlowerCocktailHour

This Flower Cocktail Recipe is from Sacred Springs- and created by Joel Andrus- we call it the Meaducha

Meaducha – #FlowerCocktailHour

Clove easily describes the Spicy Fragrance of Stock- and this is the perfect Flower Cocktail to accompany Stock Flowers!

Clove Screwdriver – #FlowerCocktailHour

The Verdant Lady- served up for Flower Cocktail Hour on this week's Life in Bloom Episode dedicated to the color Green!

The Verdant Lady- #FlowerCocktailHour

The Elderberry Mule- courtesy of Taryn Nance- and featured on www.HolisticJoy.net - visit to learn more about all the hand crafted items Taryn creates!

Elderberry Mule- #FlowerCocktailHour

Here's a fun Recipe in Bloom- Flower Filled Ice Cubes!
Here’s a fun Recipe in Bloom- Flower Filled Ice Cubes!

Flowers on Ice (cubes and ball)   #Recipe in Bloom                                                                                          K

I’ve featured ice cubes with petals on other episodes – it’s a fun way to dress up any beverage. But let’s take that to another level. Have you seen these giant ice cube molds? This one creates a large round cube and I thought it would be great to encase an entire boom within…

Get the entire Recipe- and directions here- (COMING SOON!)

Helpful hint- Use Distilled water- as it will FREEZE clear- and not get cloudy!

Fill an ice cube tray with about a 1/4 inch of distilled water…

Starting the process with only a layer of water to freeze the flowers in place is key to success!
Starting the process with only a layer of water to freeze the flowers in place is key to success!

Place flowers – (Use organic edible flowers- you want to be sure they are safe to consume and won’t add any pesticide or unwanted toxins to your cocktail or beverage)- face down into the water- you don’t want so much water that the flowers are floating! You simple want the weight of the flower to push the face into the small amount of water- in the tray!

Freeze the flowers and small amount of water for about 3 hours… in a regular freezer…

In the mean time- place your distilled water into the refrigerator to get it nice and cold…

After the flowers and small amount of water has frozen- get your COLD Distilled water ready- then pull out the ice cube tray and immediately fill  it with cold distilled water- and return it promptly and without delay to the freezer again…

Having the distilled water cold- will prevent it from melting the ice- and loosening your flowers- you want the frozen water to hold them in place for the second freezing…

Flower Filled Ice Cubes is a perfect way to spark up our Life in Bloom!
Flower Filled Ice Cubes is a perfect way to spark up our Life in Bloom!

Allow to freeze for several hours – even overnight- then you can take out the ice cubes and place them in a container or zip lock bag- in the freezer for you next Flower cocktail hour or party! You can make dozens if you’re having a big party- but it’s a good idea to keep them in the freezer until you want to place them into the beverages- the flowers will stay vibrant and colorful for about 3 weeks in the freezer! ENJOY!

Flower Ice Cubes #RecipeInBloom

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Maple on Tap Craft Cocktail #Flowercocktailhour

Here's a fun - classic Cocktail- that was made popular on cruise ships... the Chrysanthemum Cocktail!

Chrysanthemum Cocktail – #flowercocktailhour

Recipe in Bloom- Flower Ice Form- a wonderful way to dress up your punch with Flowers!

Flower Cocktail Hour: Punch with Flower Filled Ice

I love to infuse vodka with flavors - especially flower flavors. This cocktail includes a Lavender vodka that I had infused with Lavender from the garden…the Lavender Martini- is tasty and beautiful too!

You can Substitute lavender vodka for Plain Vodka- if you wish- to tone down the Lavender Flavor.

It's also Possible to substitute a Lavender Flower Elixir to make non- alcohol version instead too... you can always have Fun with flowers- and be Creative!

Lavender Martini- #FlowerCocktailHour

This slightly bitter Liqueur that is made from Artichokes- provides a great alternative for Flower cocktail hour!

Artichoke Spritzer- #FlowerCocktailHour

Honey is an appropriate ingredient for this week’s flower cocktail, the Queen Bee.

Queen Bee- #FlowerCocktailHour

The Wild Heart cocktail is perfect for #FlowerCocktailHour- Heart Shaped Ice Cubes make it even better!

Wild Heart Cocktail – #FlowerCocktailHour

Create your own Fields of Flower Libation- with this flavor filled #FlowerCocktailHour Recipe!

Fields of Flowers Cocktail- #Flower Cocktail Hour

Capresé Martini Recipe

Capresé Martini- #FlowerCocktailHour

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Violette Aviation Cocktail #FlowerCocktailHour

Pillow Talk - #FlowerCocktailHour

“Pillow Talk” #FlowerCocktailHour created by Kristin Adkins

This is a fun cocktail trick- and it takes a bit of practice- but soon you'll have the Rainbow Shots pefected!

Rainbow Shots- #FlowerCocktail Hour

Enjoy this delicious and refreshing concoction- The Greyhound at your next Flower Cocktail Hour!

Yappy Hour- Greyhound Cocktail- #Flower Cocktail Hour

Lavender Collins- #Flower Cocktail Hour

Lavender and Lemon appear in this refreshing Lavender Collins Cocktail- that's easy to make- and beautiful to serve!

Lavender Collins- #Flower Cocktail Hour!

This refreshing Flower Cocktail Hour Drink  includes Fresh Blackberries- and Pineapple Sage- fresh from the Garden- along with Tequila

Blackberry Sage Smash- #Flower Cocktail Hour

Enjoy this Fresh Garden Inspired cocktail featuring Gin, Lime, Pineapple and Basil... yummy!

Pineapple Basil Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

Flower Cocktail with Saké and Bourbon- with this Orange Blossom Martini

Ginger Saké Orange Blossom- #FlowerCocktailHour

The Magic of Moss- Sea Moss Smoothie- Flower Cocktail Hour

Sea Moss Smoothie- #FlowerCocktailHour

Elderflower is the secret ingredient for this refreshing flower cocktail recipe!

Elderflower Cocktail & Mocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

One of J's Favorite Drinks- the Cucumber Infused Vodka Gimlet!

The Cucumber Gimlet Recipe- #Flower Cocktail Hour

Flower Cocktail Hour: Garden Gimlet

The Garden Gimlet Recipe #Flower Cocktail Hour

Many don't realize that Vanilla is from orchids- and this flower cocktail hour offering features vanilla vodka!

Vanilla Orchid Cocktail Recipe- #FlowerCocktailHour

J creates this terrarium inspired cocktail featuring elderflower and bitters!

Terra Nostra Recipe- #FlowerCocktailHour

Check out the Juicy Frog Cocktail - this week's #flowercocktailhour on J Schwanke's Life in Bloom!

Juicy Frog Recipe- #flowercocktailhour

Tomato Basil Ceasar

Tomato Basil Ceasar- #FlowerCocktailHour

Try this Blueberry Inspired Cocktail from J Schwanke's Life in Bloom!

Blueberry Bloom Recipe – #FlowerCocktailHour

Carnation Joe's Classic Manhattan served up with a side of Red Carnation!

Carnation Joe Classic Manhattan #FlowerCocktailHour

Featuring a repurposed vase from Protea Wines- with a local cheese board!

Protea Wine Bottle Vases! Presto Change-o!

Dutch Punch Recipe

Traditional Dutch Punch- #FlowerCocktailHour -Recipe

This Flower inspired cocktail is featured on J Schwanke's Life in Bloom!

Marigold Agave Cocktail- #FlowerCocktailHour

Hibiscus Mojito

Hibiscus Mojito- #FlowerCocktailHour -Recipe

J creates a Rose Spritzer with Rose Infused vodka!

Rose Vodka Spritzer- #flowercocktailhour – Recipe

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