Description
A guide to creating refreshing botanical drinks and floral ice cubes for an ethereal spring hosting experience.
Ingredients
- Herbal tea (e.g., chamomile, lavender) – 2 cups
- Fresh herbs (e.g., mint, basil) – 1 cup
- Edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets) – 1/2 cup
- Fruit slices (e.g., lemon, cucumber) – 1 cup
- Honey or agave syrup – to taste
- Sparkling water – 4 cups
Instructions
- Brew the herbal tea and let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, fresh herbs, and fruit slices.
- Add honey or agave syrup to taste and stir well.
- Fill ice cube trays with edible flowers and water, freeze until solid.
- To serve, fill glasses with the botanical drink and add floral ice cubes.
- Garnish with additional herbs or fruit slices if desired.
Notes
- Use organic herbs and flowers for the best flavor and safety.
- Experiment with different combinations of herbs and fruits.
- Floral ice cubes can be made in advance and stored in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing and Freezing
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg