The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers, with a Twist

This is a beautiful book with the pictures of cocktails. The ideas within are interesting and exotic.It certainly was inspiring and made me want to have a party to try some of them out. If someone is into creating that special cocktail for a particular party this would be a great reference. some of the ingredients will be difficult to find which can be a setback. having alternatives might help.

*This book was received as an Advanced Reviewer's Copy from NetGalley.I typically don't like to review cookbooks until I've had a chance to make a handful of the recipes. In this case though, we're in the middle of winter, and while I could special order some of the ingredients (via the handy resources section at the end of the book) I have a very full garden that I just have to wait for a few more months until more of this is attainable.And that's because this is a floral spectacle of a book. I love floral-infused things in general (I make my own syrups at home mainly with them) and am always looking to try new flavors. This book described so many edible flowers I didn't know about, and also some very delicious sounding recipes to try.What's great is, that aside from the attainability of some of these ingredients, the recipes themselves are not difficult. There are infusions, a few items for garnishes, and biggest of all the syrups that are inclusive of these floral elements. Accompanying these recipes are very high quality, gorgeously colorful pictures. Separated into a few different sections, the book, as stated before really focuses on infusions and syrups, but also has sections for flavored salts/sugars, bitters and tinctures, and even some mocktails. There's also a bunch of additional recipes included at the back, that I think are probably back there because of lack of pictures, but I do wish had been included in relevant sections in the body of the book (they are referenced in some of the main recipes).And now, I know I said I didn't get to try many of the things from this book, but I did get to try some. My favorite go-to drink is one I make loosely based on the Aviation cocktail. To my delight, her recipe for her Aviator Glasses, is a very similar variation, made with tequila instead of gin. It was delicious.I can't wait for spring and summer to bring me all sorts of delights from the garden so I can continue to utilize this book.Review by M. Reynard 2023

"The Flower-Infused Cocktail" by Alyson Brown is a beautiful book of cocktail recipes. As someone who has used edible flowers in cooking for years, incorporating them into flavour infusions in cocktails is a wonderful compliment to other culinary uses. This is definitely a book I'd recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy a lovely tipple or expand their use of edible flowers in the kitchen.

What a beautiful book to enjoy during the wintry months! The author, Alyson Brown, is the founder of the Wild Folk Flower Apothecary and is eager to share her enthusiasm for a flower-infused lifestyle. As she notes, she wrote this book to gain understanding of the range of edible flowers. For the person who loves flower gardening and craft cocktails, this book is perfect. In just the past few years, urban flower farms have proliferated and more and more unusual blooms are offered at organic farmers’ markets to be used as centerpieces or ingredients.I’ve attended at least three botanical edible flower classes offered locally, learning how to make things like sumac/lemon balm gin tonics. What I loved about this book is that it notably features the flowers and then lists the recipes as well as the lore and the language of the flower. Imagine being able to serve an elegant glass of a sparkling drink with floral undertones, garnished with flowers in season, and then tell your guests the ancient story of how that flower was first propagated and what goddess it symbolized? Similar books feature the liquor first, but I, as a gardener, care more about whether hibiscus can be used than rum.Greatly appreciated: the little illustrated tab that shows you what kind of glassware to use!Author Brown covers spirits, teas, cordials, liqueurs and garnishes. Sensually photographed, almost every photo seduces you to imagine the taste of her creations.Read this now to plan your flower garden and start ordering from seed catalogs! Think of the tiny snapdragon seedlings in spring peat pots that will grow into Madame Butterfly cocktails in the summer… 5 stars!

This is a stunningly beautiful book that will make you want to grow flowers just to make cocktails. The author includes background on the traditional uses for the flowers, followed by recipes for making cocktails from the flower, and in most cases, absolutely gorgeous photographs of the results. Seriously, it makes you think that you should drink more cocktails to improve your health (as the medicinal value of plants is undeniable). Even if you don't drink and don't garden, do yourself a favor and "read" this book to look at the pictures. Off to buy some seeds and make sure my soil is organic... #TheFlowerInfusedCocktail #NetGalley

Alyson Brown has written a well-researched and beautiful book. The photographs are stunning, and Brown certainly provides an in-depth knowledge of flowers as well as crafting the perfect cocktail.While I certainly would love to be served any one of the cocktails mentioned in the book, I'm not sure that I would be likely to actually make them -- I would leave that to someone else. If you're someone who wants to take cocktail making to more creative heights, then this is definitely the book for you.A lovely read. Thank you to #NetGalley and Rowan and Litte Field for this electronic ARC of #TheFlowerInfusedCocktail.