Chamomile flowers are typically grown in warm and sunny locations, which may explain their happy appearance. They are known for their soothing and relaxing properties. Why not add vodka to the mix? Relaxation with an edge. This Chamomile Cooler soothes with just enough vodka to take the edge off. Sometimes more isn’t better? These happy dried flowers are suspended throughout the drink thanks to the ice. Use chamomile tea or water for the ice cubes (tea is best not to overwater the drink) and vodka of your choice for the base spirit. I like Grey Goose for this one. Add a squeeze of orange, a squeeze of lemon (both optional, but I certainly recommend), and a tablespoon (or two) of honey syrup.This is a cold toddy. This is one of the most fragrant cocktails I have ever made. Don’t tell the others. Certainly is pretty! Just look at it! I dare you to only have one.
Chamomile Cooler
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1 Tablespoon or two, to taste of honey syrup (3:1 honey to water)
- Squeeze of fresh lemon (optional)
- Squeeze of fresh orange (optional)
- Chilled chamomile tea
For the honey syrup, add a 3:1 ratio of honey to hot water. Stir until the honey is no longer thick. Set aside to cool.
For the ice cubes
Ingredients:
– 2 cups water
– 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
1. Boil the water in a saucepan.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the dried chamomile flowers.
3. Let the chamomile steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Strain the chamomile-infused water to remove the flowers.
5. Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
6. Add more dried flowers to ice cube trays. Pour the chamomile-infused water into ice cube trays. WIBIMEN round ice cube trays my choice. Not so easy to wash by hand but the capability to create full or half-circle cubes is nice. Link below. The remainder of the chamomile tea can be used for the cocktail.
7. Place the trays in the freezer and let them freeze completely.
8. Once frozen, remove the chamomile ice cubes from the trays and store them in a freezer-safe container.
The Chamomile Cooler
- In a glass, add chamomile ice cubes and then add 1/2 ounce of vodka
- Pour in the honey syrup made from a 3:1 ratio of honey to water
- Squeeze fresh lemon and orange juice into the glass (about a tablespoonful each)
- Top off the glass by filling it with chilled chamomile tea
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients
Glass: bucket glass (duh!)
Garnish: none as dried flowers ice cubes are enough
*bar chef notes: This drink can easily become a mocktail by omitting the vodka.
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Please be of the legal drinking age limit and enjoy responsibly.