Edible Flowers in Cocktails Can Positively Impact Your Mood

How Using Edible Flowers in Cocktails Can Help Boost Happy Thoughts

Using edible flowers in cocktails has created a whole new experience for me which has made me realize how wonderful flowers are for our mental health.

This new experience created by garnishing cocktails with edible flowers provided me with a sensation that goes beyond just drinking a cocktail.

Seeing these delicate blooms with my cocktail uplifted my spirits and each sip filled me with a sense of joy and tranquillity. Somehow the sight of flowers releases dopamine in our brains which is the feel-good chemical and one that we all crave at times.

Flowers Can Improve Your Mood and General Happiness

It has been shown in a number of recent studies that flowers have a very positive emotional impact on peoples wellbeing.

Some of these studies (see link above) have been carried out by Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D who is a professor of psychology at Rutgers University and the director of its Human Emotions Lab.

This was especially clear during the Covid era of lockdowns, when people were becoming more isolated and online sales of flowers went through the roof as people tried to compensate for feelings of depression, loneliness, and isolation.

Flowers have been found to have a long-term positive effect on people’s moods and attitudes and the studies have reported people feel less depressed and anxious after receiving or looking at flowers.

You only need to check out the face of someone who has just received flowers. There is always a big smile. I know I can’t help having a big smile whenever I see a beautiful flower, be it in the garden, on my plate or edible flowers in cocktails.

Edible Flowers in Cocktails: A Cocktail That Will Lift Your Spirits

In this post I will share Veermasterberlin’s cocktail recipe which he has called “New Discovery”.

I’ll also describe his technique of garnishing cocktails with edible flowers as well as detailing the edible flowers he has used to garnish this special cocktail.

“I like to make some cocktails every now and then, and I decorate them with edible flowers, herbs and sometimes with something artsy. I glue them on to the glass, and this part is also edible”.

Punit Thakur

Mixologist

So, for me, it’s not only about the taste of the cocktails. The garnished cocktail becomes a stunning visual canvas that enhances the experience of taking part in the wonderful pastime of cocktails drinking!

This beautifully crafted cocktail garnish of edible flowers has been created by Punit Thakur from Veermasterberlin, a master mixologist who creates amazing drinks using his own homemade syrups and homegrown edible flowers.

Many of his cocktails also carry a special message – take a look at this floral mocktail recipe with edible flowers which was created to pass on the message of the importance of Self Love.

How Does the Sight of this Exquisite Cocktail Garnished with Edible Flowers Make You Feel?

If you were presented with this creation my guess is that you might gasp with awe!

I mean it really is exquisite!

Chances are you will love the cocktail too!

Cocktail Recipe for Rum Based “New Discovery”: a Cocktail Expertly Garnished with Edible Flowers

Ingredients:

Wood Stork Spiced Rum @woodstork_rum
Homemade Caramel Lavender Syrup @veermasterberlin
Hazelnut Liqueur @soplica_official
Coconut Water
Concentrate Lime @yumadrops
Lemon Juice
Tonic Water
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In a Cocktail Shaker:
Add all the ingredients except Tonic Water
Add ice
Shake nicely
Double Strain in the glass on ice
Pour Tonic Water over the top

Garnish with edible flowers and serve.

Tips on Using Edible Flowers in Cocktails and the Flowers Used to Create this Masterpiece Cocktail

“As you all know I love to work with flowers and their flavors and fragrance, on the glass as a garnish and in the syrup as a flavor. I love it and I love to share my beautiful creations with you all”

Punit Thakur

Mixologist

When garnishing cocktails with edible flowers it is important to select flowers that will give you the impact you’re looking for.

This choice of flowers creates a kaleidoscope of color to attract the visual senses and sends a message to your brain to expect something extra special.

A Kaleidoscope of Color Created with Edible Flowers in Cocktails

I didn’t actually notice the detail of the flavors in this cocktail at first, because my initial excitement over the flower garnish had a far greater effect on me!

Punit has used mainly petals to create a floral collar to his unusual cocktail glass. This spectacular garnish sends the message of excitement and anticipation to our brains through the sensory visual effects.

He has then used carrot leaves to add textural and color contrast to the flowers and completes the floral creation with a couple of lavender flower stems to compliment the lavender syrup he has used in the drink.

And the finishing touch with the inclusion of a glass bird just completes the cocktail for an absolute wow factor!

These Are The Flowers Used to Garnish This Recipe

These are the flowers that have been used in garnishing this cocktail:

Marigold – orange petals
Dianthus – pink petals
Cornflower – striking blue petals
Yarrow – pink florets
Carrot – white florets
Lavender – purple and to compliment his homemade Caramel Lavender syrup

Carrot leaves have been used for vegetative and textural contrast.
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Finished off with a flamboyant glass bird.

Add the Finishing Touches to Your Garnish with Some Accessories

Punit often uses unusual and interesting receptacles for his cocktails, and this provides part of the uniqueness of his creations. He is always on the lookout for glassware that is different and that can add impact to his fabulously crafted cocktail recipes.

Sometimes the glass utensil is not so easy to drink from, especially when it is covered in edible flowers!

No problem – easily fixed – just add a straw!

“I encourage you to try your own cocktails, your own recipes as you like them, because everyone probably has their own taste. Just start, this is so much fun! and you can see and taste your work”.

Punit Thakur

Mixologist

Feel the Happy Feels with Edible Flowers in Cocktails!

So, if you’re looking for that extra bit of excitement and anticipation then think about jazzing up your creations with edible flowers in cocktails.

The positive impact that this can have on your senses and your wellbeing cannot be underestimated! Flowers make you feel happier and have a definite positive impact on your emotional state of mind.

Edible flowers in cocktails will create an experience which will boost your mood and overall well-being. Join me on a journey of sipping cocktails decorated with nature’s beauty in a special way.

It’s more than just a cocktail – it’s a unique experience that will lift your spirits and bring on the happy feels!