Southern Bloom Martini

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Southern Bloom Martini cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Peychaud's Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.25 fl oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum or alternative
2.00 dash Peychaud's Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

A Southern twist on a classic martini that will transport you to a flower-filled garden party on a warm spring evening.

The Southern Bloom Martini harmonizes the robust caramel-vanilla notes of Buffalo Trace bourbon with the delicate floral sweetness of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, while Avuá Falernum adds subtle spice and nutty complexity. Fresh lime juice provides the perfect bright counterpoint to the richness, and Peychaud's Bitters tie everything together with hints of anise and gentle herbaceous notes. This cocktail shines at sunset gatherings, dinner parties where you want to impress, or anytime you need a sophisticated yet approachable sipper. Even home bartenders with minimal experience can create this stunner—just measure carefully, shake vigorously, and strain cleanly into that elegant martini glass. The Southern Bloom pairs beautifully with southern-inspired appetizers like crab cakes, deviled eggs, or smoked almonds, but it's equally at home alongside heartier fare like grilled pork or a cheese board featuring aged cheddar and honey.