5 Floral Mocktail Recipes with Edible Flowers perfect for Summer

If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to a gathering you’re about to hold, look no further than floral mocktails. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but floral mocktails also make for a refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cocktails. Plus, with the added element of edible flowers, floral mocktails are an interesting, unique beverage sure to impress and please your guests. 

Here are some of the best floral mocktail recipes for you to try.

Watermelon Mint Fizz

This thirst-quenching mocktail combines the sweet, juicy flavor of watermelon with the subtle, refreshing notes of mint flowers. Mint flowers, like mint leaves, are edible and can be used fresh or dry. They also make for an attractive garnish to the beverage. To make it, you will need:

• 300ml JUST Water Watermelon Bubbles
• 1/4 cup of fresh watermelon juice
• A handful of fresh mint flower leaves
• Crushed ice

Muddle the mint flower leaves in the bottom of a glass. Add the watermelon juice and Watermelon Bubbles, and stir gently. Top with crushed ice and garnish with a pretty mint flower.

Lavender Lemonade

This classic summertime drink can be given a unique floral twist by adding some beautiful lavender into the mix. Here’s how to make fresh lavender lemonade:

• 1/2 cup of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of dried lavender flowers
• 4 cups of water
• Ice cubes

Combine the lemon juice, honey, and dried lavender in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of water and bring it to the boil, stirring occasionally.

Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the lavender flowers.

Add the remaining 3 cups of water, stir well, and serve over ice, garnished with fresh lavender. Edible blue cornflower petals are also a lovely garnish to add to this drink, complimenting the subtle fragrance and hue of lavender. 

Rose Hibiscus Mocktail

Thanks to the addition of hibiscus tea, this mocktail is a beautiful shade of pink. To make it, you’ll need:

• 1 cup of brewed hibiscus tea, cooled
• 1/4 cup of rose water
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of freshly-squeezed lime juice
• Club soda
• Ice cubes
• Edible rose petals 

Combine the cooled hibiscus tea, rose water, honey, and lime juice in a pitcher, and stir well to combine. Fill some glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the top, filling each glass about 2/3 of the way.

Top them up with club soda and garnish with gorgeous edible rose petals to compliment the color – so pretty!

Elderflower Spritz

Elderflower has a delicate, floral flavor that pairs beautifully with sparkling water. To make an elderflower spritz mocktail, you’ll need:

• 1/4 cup of elderflower syrup
• 1/4 cup of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 can of sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Dried meadow-mix flower

Combine the elderflower syrup and lemon juice in a pitcher, and stir well to combine. Fill some glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the top, leaving around ⅓ free to top up with sparkling water. Garnish with edible dried meadow-mix flowers.

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Chamomile Peach Tea

Chamomile tea is well-known for its calming properties, making it the perfect addition to a relaxing gathering over mocktails. Paired with sweet, juicy peaches, it’s delicious, too. Here’s how to make chamomile peach tea:

• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 1 ripe peach, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups of water
• Ice cubes
• Edible flowers for garnishing

First, brew the chamomile tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. In a blender, puree the peach slices until smooth and add them together with the honey, and lemon juice to the chamomile tea and stir well. Fill some glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the top. Garnish with edible flowers of your choice. 

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Health benefits an added perk

Edible flowers are a beautiful and delicious addition to any mocktail, not only adding visual interest but also offering up a range of health benefits. Many edible flowers are high in antioxidants, as well as vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy choice as well as an aesthetically pleasing one.

Additionally, they can add a unique flavor profile to your mocktail, such as the delicate floral notes of rose or lavender. Serve up some beautiful, aromatic floral mocktails at your next gathering, and everyone’s face is sure to light up.