🌸 Aesthetic Flowers

These blooms primarily serve to enhance visual appeal.

• Violets/Pansies - Available in a variety of vibrant colors; perfect for floating atop cocktails.
  

• Cornflowers - Vivid blues and purples add striking contrast.
  

• Orchids - Exotic and elegant, often used for tropical or tiki-style drinks. Note: Many orchid species are NOT edible. Please make sure you’re using an edible species.

• Chrysanthemums - Full-bodied flowers that create a dramatic garnish.
  

🌿 Flavor-Enhancing Flowers

These flowers subtly contribute to the taste of the drink.

• Lavender - Floral and slightly herbaceous; pairs well with gin or honey-based cocktails.
  

• Hibiscus - Tart and fruity, often used dried; lends a crimson hue and cranberry-like flavor.
  

• Chamomile - Mild apple flavor; calming and great in tea-based cocktails.
  

• Elderflower - Delicate and floral, famously used in liqueurs like St-Germain.
  

🌼 Aromatic Flowers

Used for their fragrance, these can elevate the sensory experience.

• Rose Petals - Romantic and fragrant; best used sparingly to avoid overpowering.
  

• Jasmine - Sweet and heady aroma; great in delicate, perfumed cocktails.
  

• Mint Flowers - Subtle mint aroma; ideal for complementing mojitos or juleps.
  

• Citrus Blossoms - Zesty and fresh; enhance drinks with lemon, lime, or orange elements.

A Few Tips 🌸

• Only use edible, food-grade flowers. Look for trusted growers or farmers markets.
  

• Give them a gentle rinse and store in the fridge with a damp paper towel.

• Use tweezers if desired for delicate placement in/on the cocktail
  

Ready to impress your guests (or just yourself) with drinks that are both stunning and sippable? Check out the three recipes below, stock up on Cheeky Syrups & Juices, grab some blooms, and let your cocktails blossom.

🌼 Chamomile 

Chamomile flowers are sweet, calming, and look like tiny wild daisies. They pair beautifully with honey and citrus flavors - perfect for cozy spring punch bowls or breezy afternoon sips.

🍹 Chamomile Honey Punch

• 1.5 oz Vodka
  

• 0.75 oz Cheeky Honey Syrup

• 0.75 oz Cheeky 100% Lemon Juice

• 1 oz Strong Chamomile Tea (cooled)
  

• Top with Sparkling Water
  

To Make: Shake all ingredients (except sparkling water) with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, top with bubbles, and garnish with a few chamomile flowers.

💜 Violets 

Violas are delicate, edible beauties in bold jewel tones. Their subtle flavor and showy looks make them ideal for classic, elegant cocktails like the Aviation. And when you use Cheeky Lemon Juice, you get that perfect citrus lift without all the squeezing.

🍸 Violet-Infused Aviation

• 2 oz Gin
  

• 0.75 oz Cheeky 100% Lemon Juice
  

• 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur*
  

• 0.25 oz Crème de Violette*
  

To Make: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a violet or two, and prepare for gasps of admiration (or at least some very impressed Instagram reactions).

*Maraschino Liqueur and Crème de Violette are polarizing flavors, so don’t be afraid to start with less of each ingredient and ramp up the flavor until you find your preference.

🌺 Hibiscus 

Hibiscus flowers are bold, tangy, and slightly earthy. They bring a tart, cranberry-like note to cocktails, and when paired with our Cheeky Hot Honey Syrup, they shine in a tropical drink with just the right amount of heat.

🔥 Spicy Hibiscus Tiki Cocktail

• 2 oz Aged Rum, like Appleton Estate 12 Year or Bacardi 8 Year Reserva Superior
  

• 0.75 oz Cheeky Hot Honey Syrup

• 0.75 oz Cheeky 100% Lime Juice

• 1 oz Hibiscus Tea (strong, cooled)
  

• Dash of Angostura Bitters
  

To Make: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tiki mug over crushed ice. Garnish with a dried hibiscus flower, a lime wheel, and whatever tropical flair your heart desires (paper umbrella optional but encouraged).

A Few Petal Tips 🌸

• Only use edible, food-grade flowers. Look for trusted growers or farmers' markets.
  

• Give them a gentle rinse and store in the fridge with a damp paper towel.
  

• Use tweezers for delicate placement and maximum floral finesse.
  

Ready to impress your guests (or just yourself) with drinks that are both stunning and sippable? Stock up on Cheeky Syrups & Juices, grab some blooms, and let your cocktails blossom.