Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond

Cherry Blossom Martini

The sun is shining and we are making cocktails.  Cherry Blossom Martinis.  The trees are heavy with blossom boasting their colours and promise of bountiful fruit to come.  I couldn’t help think that if the fruit from the cherry tree in my garden tastes so good then surely the blossom must equally taste good.  So I came up with the idea to make a syrup and of course a cocktail.

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond.

First, we need to make a Cherry Blossom syrup to give our cocktail a delicate almond flavour. Syrups are easy to make and once made can flavour not only this cocktail but can be added to whipped cream for a delicious sponge filling or drizzled over ice cream and seasonal fruits.

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond

Here’s my latest video of how to make that cocktail plus those all-important sea views. 

Cocktails at the beach hut watching the sailing boats gentle sail by is a joy and am looking forward to sharing more with you here and on my YouTube channel but also mini movies on Instagram and Twitter over the coming weeks.  These mini movies will be shorter, simpler recipes that are almost just putting together of ingredients rather than a recipe.  Anyway, let me show you soon.

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond

Sea Views from Beach Hut Cook's beach hut

Embrace the season with this delicious and delicate almond flavoured syrup to pep up your Martinis.

 

Cherry Blossom Martini

 

50ml vodka

20-30ml cherry blossom syrup

2 dashes grenadine

Ice cubes

 

Place ice cubes to half way in a shaker, add the vodka, syrup and grenadine and shake vigorously.

Strain and pour into a martini or champagne saucer and garnish with cherry blossom.  Drink straightaway.

 

The syrup can be used to flavour pancakes, ice cream and poured over breakfast yoghurt with season fruits.

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond 

Cherry Blossom Martini using a syrup made from the cherry tree blossom decorated with cherry blossom flowers. Pretty and delicate with a hint of almond

18 Comments

  • Reply Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen 25th April 2017 at 11:21 am

    I am so envious about the cherry tree in your garden!!! I wish I have a garden too. This drink looks delicious and is absolutely beautiful.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 25th April 2017 at 11:44 am

      Thank you. It’s good to get to use the blossoms because the birds snaffle all the cherries before we get chance to pick them! Elinor x

  • Reply Baby Isabella 25th April 2017 at 5:32 pm

    This is my mummy’s kinda cocktail! These Cherry Blossom Martinis look delicious and we love the taste of almond x

  • Reply Helen 25th April 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Oh wow this looks incredible – what a pretty drink to serve at an event or dinner party 🙂

  • Reply Suzy Mccullough 25th April 2017 at 9:41 pm

    What a fabulous and intriguing idea. They look gorgeous in the photos. My cousin has a beach hut and they virtually live there

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 25th April 2017 at 10:11 pm

      I can agree with your cousin. We too virtually live in ours!

  • Reply Five little doves 25th April 2017 at 10:05 pm

    You know what – I’ve never had a martini! In 37 years!! I think I need to change that, starting this weekend!!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 25th April 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Indeed most definitely. A word of warning though, they are super strong!

  • Reply Kara 26th April 2017 at 7:21 am

    They look and sound amazing, I would love to try one

  • Reply Mellissa Williams 26th April 2017 at 11:56 am

    I never knew you could get cherry blossom syrup. I do love a good cocktail so bookmarking this!

  • Reply Clair 26th April 2017 at 2:51 pm

    This looks the perfect drink for a summers day. I think I will have to give it a go!

  • Reply clairejustine 26th April 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I could just drink this. Beautiful pictures 🙂 I need to try this one.

  • Reply Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... 26th April 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Ooh cocktails! Lucky you! I can imagine relaxing with a book on the beach sipping one now….

  • Reply Stephanie 26th April 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Oh how cute are those photos, they sound very nice too!

  • Reply Carine 26th April 2017 at 9:26 pm

    This cocktail looks delicious and would be perfect for a girl night in!

  • Reply Lindsey 27th April 2017 at 3:46 pm

    How scrumptious does this beautiful martinis look. A perfect refreshment for Spring and having friends and family over for a bbq.

  • Reply Emma Raphael 2nd May 2017 at 11:11 am

    What a fabulous idea, would love to give this a try! So pretty and delicate too! 🙂 x

  • Reply Zena's Suitcase 2nd May 2017 at 12:16 pm

    It sounds great and looks so pretty too. I’ve not tried cherry blossom syrup before, but I’m adding it too the list now

  • Leave a Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.