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Nico Vera's avatar

Who doesn't want to be sent into raptures of fragrant bliss? A neutral spirit like vodka is a perfect canvas for this, but I wonder how it would turn out as a pisco macerado? Cheers!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Ooh, Nico, I’ve just looked up a pisco macerado, and it sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for the fantastic idea. ❤️

jess's avatar

I puffy heart this so much. It's so inviting, natural, contemplative.

I haven't made anyting floral in years, gosh. The last thing was with glacier lilies in Wyoming, and rose hips and fireweed before that in Alaska. Double gosh, this is inspiring!!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Thanks, Jess! And wow, glacier lilies, rose hops, and fireweed! I’d love to hear all about these awesome projects. ❤️

Robin Daumit's avatar

Love it! Great minds think alike :) You must try this technique with other edible blossoms, so delicious!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Thanks, Robin! I’m so glad you think so. I’ve been making botanical liqueurs and other drinks from herbs for 30 years, and I have recipes on Shovel and Crunch for several of them! They include tulsi masala chai, crème de menthe, vin d’orange, lemon verbena (liqueur de verveine), lavender (liqueur de lavande), vanilla bean (liqueur de vanille), and several cocktails as well. I’m so glad you like botanical drinks too!

Robin Daumit's avatar

I am definitely heading over to your recipes and will try lavender and lemon verbena right away since they are growing in my garden. You might enjoy my Peony Colada and Cherry Blossom cocktails and Rose water (for many of my Mediterranean recipes). Such a joy exchanging garden treasures with you!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Ooh, Robin, your recipes sound amazing! I’m excited to check them out! And I hope you enjoy the lavender and lemon verbena ones! I really love them. ❤️

Robin Daumit's avatar

Great minds think alike 😊

Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden's avatar

I adore scented geraniums ~ I can just imagine the taste of these drinks. Adorable!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Cecilia, that’s so wonderful of you to say! I really love them. The beautifully-scented leaves do all of the work!❤️

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

Gorgeous!!!!

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Thanks so much, Stephanie! ❤️

A Walk With Ruth's avatar

Does that tiny shovel serve a purpose or just decorative?

Shell at Shovel and Crunch's avatar

Thanks for asking, Ruth! That’s just me getting a little extra gardening fun into the photos with a little shovel-shaped stirring spoon. 🤭😊