To up your happy hour game, TJ Girard shares two Nasturtium cocktail recipes to try; one savory, one sweet, but both delicious.

From Nowruz and Holi to Passover and Easter, as the weather warms up and the flowers begin to bloom, springtime is when so many cultures celebrate the season with vibrant colors and fresh flavors. But how about some festive cocktails"! An annual vine that perfectly captures the essence of spring is Nasturtium ? and it’s currently taking over my garden. The easy to grow plant is completely edible, from the flowers to the leaves and is packed full of flavor and beneficial vitamins and minerals. The peppery and slightly spicy taste pairs well with a variety of ingredients. For years the flowers have been a go-to for garnish, but there are several other ways you can incorporate nasturtiums, like pesto, butters, even into bread. To up your happy hour game here are two Nasturtium cocktail recipes to try; one savory, one sweet, but both delicious. Nasturtium Dirty Martini
For the savory cocktail, a twist on the Dirty Martini. The Martini is as classic as cocktails get. Most people have had one, and any good bar can make one. This version lends itself well to the existing botanical flavors of gin by taking it further and infusing it with Nasturtium leaves, then adding the expected Dolin dry vermouth and surprising you with briny pickled mustard seeds to make it dirty. Pickled mustard seeds are an exciting pantry ingredient for jazzing u...