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Grenadine is a commonplace (though often misunderstood) classic bar syrup. Although store-bought versions are usually bright red and artificially flavored, true grenadine is just a simple sweet and sour pomegranate syrup. What is in grenadine? Grenadine gets its name from the French word for pomegranate, grenade. The syrup is traditionally made by mixing pomegranate juice …

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The Yellowjacket is a bright Bees Knees riff that brings a burst of herbal flavor to this classic gin cocktail. Yellow Chartreuse adds sweetness, booziness, and herbal intensity with its complex blend of 130 flowers and other botanicals. What is Chartreuse? Chartreuse can refer to two liqueurs (one green and one yellow), famously made by …

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These beautiful Strawberry Lilac Crostinis are the perfect spring appetizer! Serve them at brunch or with cocktails for a sweet, savory, and gently floral hors d’oeuvres that everyone will enjoy. If you don’t have access to lilacs at the moment (lilac season is so brief!), you can also make this recipe with an easy lavender …

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Flower-infused sugars are very easy to make and they add the beautiful flavors of fresh edible flowers to everything from a cup of tea to cupcakes! This recipe is specific to lilacs, which were abundant and super fragrant a week ago, but have since vanished for another year. The trouble with seasonal edible flowers is …

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