Flora Adora Bubble Bees
Where would we be without bees? Shudder to think of a universe without the cucumbers whose flowers they pollinate! Here is a worthy tribute to these vital bumblers, a marvelously effervescent cocktail with the blooming aromas of Flora Adora and the sweetness of vanilla and honey. Should a bee land on its surface, we recommend sharing a sip.
Prep Time
2 Minutes
Serves
1
Glass
Nick & Nora
Equipment
Shaker
Garnishes
Short Cucumber Tongue /Edible Flowers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 parts HENDRICK'S FLORA ADORA
- 3/4 part Lime Juice
- 3/4 part Honey
- 1 Bar Spoon Vanilla Extract
- Splash Sparkling Wine
- Short Cucumber Tongue and Edible Flowers to Garnish
How to make
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and stir well to incorporate honey.
- Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled stemmed glass.
- Top with a splash of sparkling wine and garnish.
Garnishes
- Short Cucumber Tongue
- Edible Flowers
Occasions
- Boozy Brunch
- Garden Parties & Picnics
- Refreshing Summer Drinks
- Rooftop Gatherings
- Patio Sips
Rinse a glass in water and shake off excess before chilling for maximum frosty effect.
Some questions
people often ask us
What type of sparkling wine should I use?
Spanish cava, Italian prosecco, or Champagne if you're feeling fancy!
Help! My garden bar is fresh out of stemmed glassware.
Worry not. One can still enjoy Bubble Bees in a mason jar, flower pot, or any stemless vessel you have on hand.
Are all flowers edible?
We suggest consulting a reliable botanical field guide, but pansies, violets and nasturtiums are always safe, beautiful and delicious bets.
A brief history of
the Bubble Bees
The Bubble Bees is an effervescent floral marriage of two famously classic cocktails: a French 75 and a Bees Knees. We added marvelous hint of vanilla, which, curiously enough, comes from a specific variety of orchid and gives this drink a luxuriously fragrant grace note.