The health and wellness benefits of Elderflower are well documented- and here’s a way to enjoy the benefits of Elderflower for flower cocktail hour- whether it’s a Cocktail or Mocktail- we have a reciepe for everyone!

The Cucumber Gimlet is truly a year round favorite. I create cucumber infused Vodka all summer long in hopes that I have enough to last the rest of the year. This delicious Gimlet has a subtle cucumber flavor- you’ll be hard pressed not to order seconds!

Here on Life in Bloom- we love cocktails that are both delicious and beautiful to look at. The Garden Gimlet does NOT disappoint with decorative flower ice cubes. For a fun glass suggestion- use a glass preserves jar for your cocktail glass!

Many don’t realize that Vanilla is orchid produce- the vanilla pods used to make vanilla extract or flavoring- come from an orchid… so this #FlowerCocktailHour Treat is a the Vanilla Orchid Cocktail… a hand crafted refreshing after dinner dessert drink. Enjoy!

The Recipe for the Terra Nostra Flower Cocktail featured on Episode 112- Terrariums: Life Under Glass

I love this fun #Flowercocktailhour favorite- the Juicy Frog is inspired by the frogs that live in our garden! They make a swim-up bar in the water fountain- and hang out with us all summer long. This Lime and Verbena Infused cocktail is easy to make- and will have your guests HOPPING around the...

Tomato Basil Ceasar – This is one of my favorites- I’m not really a Bloody Mary Fan- but after traveling to Montreal for many years- I’ve become a tremendous fan of Bloody Ceasar- and I love the addition of Balsamic Vinegar to this recipe!

Blueberry Bloom- a light version – of a classic blueberry martini! I love this drink- I like the glass (looks like a blueberry) – I love the color – it’s a rich intense purple, and the taste is divine…after all Michigan is Blueberry country and when the fresh blueberries are in season- we look fo...

This Traditional Dutch Punch is a fun group cocktail- served in a punch bowl for your tulip time get-together!

The Marigold Agave Cocktail- served at Donkey Taqueria – this craft cocktail was created during J’s visit to Donkey Taqueria in the Succulents- Not Quite Flower Episode of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom. Both Succulents and Marigold flowers partner to create the unique flower inspired deliciousness i...

My Grandpa- Carnation Joe loved his Manhattans- and you could set the clock by his cocktail hour ritual. Everyday at 5pm – Carnation Joe and his Lily- would head back to their house on Linden Avenue for Cocktail Hour. They would mix up a pitcher of classic Manhattans- and enjoy the view of their ...

Start your #FlowerCocktailHour with this Rose Vodka Spritzer…this recipe includes the instructions to INFUSE Vodka with Rose Petals- the basis for this delicious Italian Influenced Spritzer Cocktail!

I’m completely into recycling- and I love to cut off wine bottles to create a vase – that can match the Wine I’m serving to my guests- this project is great because I had a friend- that is Highly Skilled cut the top off of a bottle (using a special saw blade- and GOGGLES). Let the expert be the t...

J's Hibiscus Mojito - from the PILOT Epsiode - Life in Bloom of J Schwanke's Life in Bloom!