Azalea Cocktail

A Taste of The Master’s at Home

This Azalea Cocktail, based on the one served at the Master’s Tournament, tastes slightly sweet and very smooth. All you need is vodka, lemonade, and grenadine shaken with ice and served on the rocks with a pretty, spring-like garnish.

I have never been to The Master’s, nor have I ever watched it, but I am fascinated by the food traditions. I recently learned that they serve these Azalea Cocktails and I just HAD to make my own version at home. It did not disappoint.

I do have a few suggestions for mixing it up a little bit, however, with some new twists on the traditional way of making this drink that you’ll see below.

April Showers Bring Dried, Edible Flowers

This drink sounded perfect for Easter Sunday, especially with a garnish combination of an orange slice and a maraschino cherry, but I wanted to take it to the next level. I decided to use some dried, edible flowers to add extra color and was very happy with the results.

They added a whimsical, spring feel to the drink that I love. I’ll link the ones I purchased below.

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The flowers I used are in hues of pink so it was very fitting for my Easter planned theme.

Vodka Recomendations

While I like to use Tito’s for the vodka, you can use any option you find smooth with a crisp, clean flavor that will pair really well with the sweet lemonade and grenadine in this drink.

I always keep a bottle of this in my freezer for mixing up drinks. It helps to have a lower shelf alternative for cooking as well, as I do not recommend using this nice vodka for recipes like my decadent Vodka Sauce. The cheap stuff can handle it there

What Is Grenadine?

A lot of people think that grenadine is made from maraschino cherries but alas, it is not. Grenadine is actually a concentrated pomegranate juice!

It can be pretty sweet, so start off using just a little unless you really like the taste and color it adds. You can also make your own at home by combining pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a sauce pan until its the consistency you want.

Some Alternatives To This Drink

I plan on making these Azalea Cocktails again very soon. I want to add a few more ingredients to this drink to take it to the next level, although it is excellent the way it is.

My idea for the next time I make these is to try making it with Watermelon Lemonade. I also want to add a tiny drop of almond extract and a shot of an orange liquor like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier.

Make It A Master’s Day

If you would like to have a full on Master’s Feast, make these drinks and also make my Egg Salad and my Pimiento Cheese. You can sit around, watch golf, and enjoy the delicious food and drink.

Better yet, have a theme party and watch! It sounds like the best kick-off to spring.