Wild Hibiscus Lotus Root Butterfly Pea and Elderflower Syrup

Create intriguing, mesmerizing garnishes for your foods and beverages with this Wild Hibiscus lotus root in butterfly pea and elderflower syrup! Highly prized in the culinary traditions of India and China, lotus root is a slightly sweet vegetable that features a strikingly ...Create intriguing, mesmerizing garnishes for your foods and beverages with this Wild Hibiscus lotus root in butterfly pea and elderflower syrup! Highly prized in the culinary traditions of India and China, lotus root is a slightly sweet vegetable that features a strikingly beautiful pattern of holes. This product features 60 slices of lotus root that are carefully hand-packed into a glass jar to preserve their shape and quality. The jar is then filled with a syrup made from pressed butterfly pea flowers and elderflowers.

The syrup infuses the pale lotus roots with a vibrant blue color from the hibiscus flowers, as well as a sweet, floral flavor that makes an exciting addition to a wide variety of beverages and foods! The lotus roots feature a tender bite similar to cooked potatoes. The syrup itself can also be used to add color to a wide variety of dishes. Experiment with the color-changing properties of butterfly pea flowers by adding citrus to the syrup and watching it change from blue to purple! Your guests are sure to remember sipping on a cocktail that's garnished with a brilliant, blue slice of lotus root! Add a notch to the slice and place it on the rim of any cocktail glass to replace a lemon or lime wheel.

You can also float the slice on top of ice or foam to create an eye-catching topping, or position one or more slices of lotus root inside your glass to add visual interest to your beverage creation! These lotus roots are also perfect for enhancing your plating presentation. Offer a slice on your plate to serve as an exciting palate cleanser, or pair with decadent desserts for a memorable appearance. No matter how you choose to use them, your guests are sure to remark on the beauty and delicious flavor of these lotus roots in butterfly pea and elderflower syrup! Since 1999, Wild Hibiscus Flower Co.

has been creating unique ingredients that set menus apart. Born from a love of good food, cocktails, and specialty ingredients, the company was created when founder Lee Etherington dropped a wild hibiscus flower into his champagne glass. Inspired by the beauty of this simple yet elegant addition, Lee developed a way to preserve the hibiscus flowers in syrup so they could be enjoyed anywhere - and the rest is history! Their innovative line of flowers, teas, extracts, and other remarkable ingredients offers something to add magic to any menu!