Azalea Masters Drink

The Azalea Masters Drink has a floral, citrusy, smooth, elegant, slightly sweet flavor profile. A refreshing Southern-inspired cocktail that captures the elegance of Augusta National's famous azalea blooms. This pink-hued libation combines bourbon with floral and citrus notes, perfect for springtime celebrations.

A Azalea Masters Drink requires 8 ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Elderflower liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, pomegranate juice, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, Lemon, Edible flower petals.

A Azalea Masters Drink takes about 5 minutes to prepare and is considered medium difficulty.

A Azalea Masters Drink is traditionally served in a coupe, garnished with Lemon twist and edible pink flower petals.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Azalea Masters Drink by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

While The Masters Tournament has been a beloved tradition since 1934, the Azalea Masters Drink emerged from the creative minds of Southern bartenders looking to capture the essence of Augusta's most famous flowering season. The cocktail draws inspiration from classic Southern hospitality and the region's bourbon heritage, combined with the delicate beauty of azalea blossoms that bloom just in time for golf's most prestigious event. Modern mixologists began incorporating elderflower liqueur and pomegranate juice to achieve the signature pink color reminiscent of azalea petals, while maintaining the bourbon backbone that speaks to Georgia's proximity to Kentucky's whiskey country. The drink has evolved from clubhouse bars to home entertaining, becoming a seasonal favorite that celebrates both the sport and the natural beauty of the South. Its popularity has grown alongside craft cocktail culture, with bartenders adding their own interpretations while maintaining the core elements that make it distinctly Southern and unmistakably spring-like.