Barsys
Flora-Glow
About
The Flora-Glow cocktail feels like early spring after a long winter. It’s soft, aromatic, and lightly sweet, but grounded enough to keep things interesting. Reyka Vodka provides a clean, neutral base, letting the supporting flavors do the talking. Elderflower liqueur brings gentle floral notes, while maple syrup adds warmth and a subtle woodland sweetness instead of straight sugar.
Fresh lemon juice is what keeps the drink alive. It cuts through the sweetness and gives the cocktail structure, balance, and brightness. Served up in a Nick & Nora glass, Flora-Glow feels elegant without being precious - the kind of drink that works just as well for a relaxed afternoon as it does for a low-key evening gathering.
Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. Shaking fully integrates the maple syrup and lemon juice while keeping the texture light and clean.
What You'll Need
For one Flora-Glow Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz Reyka Small Batch Vodka
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Glass: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Lemon peel and pomegranate seeds
Pro Tip: Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. The depth matters here and keeps the drink from tasting flat or artificial.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until fully chilled.
- Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with an expressed lemon peel and a few pomegranate seeds.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
The Barsys Coaster 2.0 Cocktail Maker is perfect for the Flora-Glow cocktail. Load the vodka and elderflower liqueur, let the Coaster guide accurate pours, then add maple syrup and lemon juice before shaking. Clean ratios, zero guesswork.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Floral cocktails can turn sweet or sour fast if measurements drift. Barsys keeps the maple and lemon in balance, ensuring the drink stays bright, aromatic, and controlled not sticky or sharp.
Sip Setting
Best enjoyed during spring afternoons, golden-hour evenings, or whenever you want something light, fresh, and quietly elegant.
Garnish Game
The lemon peel adds aroma, while pomegranate seeds bring color and a subtle pop of acidity. Keep it minimal - this drink already does plenty.
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FAQs
What is the Flora-Glow cocktail?
It’s a vodka-based cocktail featuring elderflower, maple syrup, and lemon for a floral, citrus-driven profile.
Is Flora-Glow sweet?
Lightly. The sweetness is natural and balanced by lemon, not sugary.
Can I use simple syrup instead of maple?
You can, but you’ll lose the warm, woodland character that makes this drink unique.
When should I serve this cocktail?
It works well for brunch, early evenings, or casual gatherings where you want something refined but easygoing.
Can I batch this cocktail?
Yes. Batch the ingredients and shake individual servings with ice before serving.