Flora the Explorer is a floral, fruity house cocktail poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Our bartenders build it from Leopold’s gin, Crème de Flora, house-made strawberry syrup, fresh lemon, and a few drops of cardamom tincture. It is on our list for guests who want something aromatic, bright, and a little adventurous.
About This Cocktail
Flora the Explorer is one of Grappa’s signature creations, designed around the idea of a garden in a glass. It pairs a botanical gin with floral liqueur and ripe strawberry, then lifts the whole thing with citrus and a fragrant pinch of cardamom. The name speaks to its spirit: curious, perfumed, and easy to fall for.
What’s In It
This shaken cocktail starts with Leopold’s gin, a small-batch American gin known for its bright botanicals, joined by Crème de Flora for a floral backbone and house-made strawberry syrup for ripe fruit. Fresh lemon adds tartness, and a cardamom tincture finishes it with warm spice and aroma. It is shaken cold and served with care.
Tasting Notes
The nose is floral and fruity, with strawberry and lifted botanicals. The palate is soft and aromatic, balancing sweet strawberry against bright lemon, with the gin keeping it crisp. Cardamom lingers on the finish, adding a gentle spiced warmth.
What to Pair It With
This aromatic, fruit-forward cocktail suits lighter plates. Try it with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata, the Mediterranean Salad, or Our Hummus. See the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Flora the Explorer is a hand-crafted cocktail at $18, shaken and served fresh to order.
FAQ
What’s in the Flora the Explorer?
It is made with Leopold’s gin, Crème de Flora, house-made strawberry syrup, fresh lemon, and a cardamom tincture.
What does it taste like?
It tastes floral and fruity, with ripe strawberry and bright botanicals balanced by lemon, finishing with a warm note of cardamom.
Is it strong, bitter, or sweet?
It is an aromatic, lightly sweet cocktail balanced by fresh lemon, more perfumed and fruity than strong or bitter.
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