Floral-Infused Gin Martini
A sophisticated martini where edible flowers infuse the drink with subtle floral notes, creating a visually stunning and aromatic experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, edible lavender buds for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 135 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.25 oz dry vermouth
- 5 edible lavender buds
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 edible violet flower
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently crush 5 edible lavender buds with 0.25 oz simple syrup using the back of a spoon until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.25 oz dry vermouth, and 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker.
- Step 3: Stir for 25 seconds until the mixture is uniformly chilled and diluted to the desired strength.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass through a fine-mesh sieve to remove flower particles.
- Step 5: Garnish with a single edible violet flower placed gently on the surface of the drink.
