LAFCO New York is delighted to introduce our newest fragrances, Andean Myrtle and Wild Honeysuckle, each a testament to LAFCO’s dedication to crafting scents that evoke the beauty and complexity of nature.
To celebrate these captivating additions to our collection, we’ve paired each fragrance with a complementary mocktail recipe.
These recipes not only embody the essence of their respective scents but also offer a unique sensory experience that delights both the palate and the senses.
Wild Honeysuckle: A Sunlit Afternoon in a Glass
Our Wild Honeysuckle fragrance transports you to a serene summer afternoon, where the air is filled with the sweet, honeyed notes of honeysuckle, the freshness of mint and cucumber, and the softness of woods and warm amber.
To complement this floral and refreshing scent, we present the Honeysuckle Cucumber Mocktini.
Honeysuckle Cucumber Mocktini Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces honeysuckle tea
- 2 ounces pureed cucumber
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce mint simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons mint leaves
Instructions:
Begin by crafting the mint simple syrup. Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a saucepan and bring to a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, then cool and strain.
Brew the honeysuckle tea and strain 3 ounces into a cocktail shaker. Add the cucumber puree, lemon juice, mint simple syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously, add ice, and shake again. Serve in a coupe glass, garnished with edible flowers, embodying the essence of a sunlit garden.
Andean Myrtle: A Tribute to Incan Splendor
The Andean Myrtle fragrance is our olfactive homage to the sacred Incan civilization, featuring a complex blend of herbal, spicy, and citrus notes, grounded by the earthy presence of palo santo and moss.
The Mandarin Lime Creamsicle mocktail perfectly captures the essence of this fragrance with its blend of zesty citrus and creamy coconut.
Mandarin Lime Creamsicle Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen mandarin orange slices
- 2 ½ ounces coconut milk
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce lime or plain flavored seltzer water
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- 1 cup ice
Garnish: Toasted coconut, lime zest, mandarin slice
Instructions:
Blend the frozen mandarin slices, coconut milk, lime juice, seltzer water, simple syrup, and ice until smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with toasted coconut, lime zest, and a mandarin slice for a visually stunning and delicious homage to the natural splendor of Peru.
These mocktails, inspired by our newest fragrances, are more than just drinks; they are a celebration of the senses, each sip offering a journey through the landscapes that inspired Wild Honeysuckle and Andean Myrtle.
We invite you to immerse yourself in these unique sensory experiences, which beautifully complement the ambient moods created by our luxury candles and diffusers. Enjoy crafting these exquisite mocktails and let the fragrances of LAFCO New York transform your space and uplift your spirits.