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Alice's Idaho Bloom

Alice's Idaho Bloom

Twenty-two reasons to bloom wild and free.

A sparkling, rosy celebration mocktail built around Idaho's famous huckleberries and crisp mountain spring flavors — just as vibrant and one-of-a-kind as Alice herself. Sweet-tart huckleberry syrup meets zesty lemon, cooling cucumber, and effervescent ginger beer, topped with an edible flower for a birthday-worthy flourish. Every sip feels like a high-altitude wildflower meadow in full summer bloom.

Mocktail 🚫🍸Glass: Tall Collins glassGarnish: Fresh lemon wheel, a sprig of fresh mint, and one edible flower (pansy or violet)Prep: 5 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz huckleberry syrup (or wild berry syrup — see note)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 4 thin slices of fresh cucumber
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water, cooled)
  • 4 oz premium ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • Handful of ice
  • Pinch of dried culinary lavender (optional, for garnish rim)

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE HUCKLEBERRY SYRUP (if not store-bought): Simmer 1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries (or wild blueberries) with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
  2. PREPARE THE GLASS: If using lavender, lightly crush a pinch of dried culinary lavender and mix with a little sugar on a small plate. Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the Collins glass, then dip the rim into the lavender sugar to coat.
  3. MUDDLE: Place the 4 cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker and muddle gently until juicy but not pulpy.
  4. BUILD THE SHAKER: Add the huckleberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker over the muddled cucumber. Fill with a generous handful of ice.
  5. SHAKE: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and combined.
  6. POUR: Fill the rimmed Collins glass with fresh ice. Double-strain the shaker contents into the glass over the ice.
  7. TOP OFF: Slowly pour the ginger beer and sparkling water over the back of a spoon to preserve the fizz and create a beautiful layered effect.
  8. GARNISH: Perch a lemon wheel on the rim, tuck in a fresh mint sprig, and float one edible flower on top for a stunning birthday presentation.
  9. SERVE IMMEDIATELY and wish Alice a very happy 22nd! 🎂