{"id":47284,"date":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47284"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","slug":"the-azalea-is-the-signature-drink-of-the-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47284","title":{"rendered":"The Azalea is the signature drink of the Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s bottoms up for tee time. <\/p>\n<p>In the grand tradition of Masters Week, the world\u2019s top golfers converge in Augusta, Georgia, to compete in the first major of the season.<\/p>\n<p>And sportsmen and spectators alike indulge in the Masters signature drink, The Azalea.<\/p>\n<p>The iconic cocktail takes its name from the pink-hued flowers that punctuate the course of the Augusta National Golf Club, which has hosted the championship since 1934.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The iconic cocktail takes its name from the pink-hued flowers that punctuate the course of the Augusta National Golf Club, which has hosted the championship since 1934. <span class=\"credit\">Rob Schumacher \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The azaleas are in full, glorious bloom in April, and rumor has it the drink is inspired by the course\u2019s 13th hole, nicknamed \u201cAzalea\u201d because of the riot of blossoms surrounding it. <\/p>\n<p>Tucked in the woods on a turn of the Back 9, Hole 13, AKA Azalea, is a par 5 hole that holds a distance of 545 yards.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The eponymous pastel drink has been called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/leisure\/dining\/a9256985\/the-masters-food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cperfect accessory to a Lilly Pulitzer sundress.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fore\u2026 Christ. <\/p>\n<p>Last year, in the weeks leading up to the Masters, <a href=\"http:\/\/totalwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Total Wine &amp; More<\/a> reported a 750% increase in transactions that included Azalea ingredients, reflecting consumer demand for getting into the spirit with spirits. <\/p>\n<p>For the die-hard and utterly lazy, and in partnership with Goldbelly, the Masters website offers <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofthemasters.goldbelly.com\/limited-edition-azalea-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the \u201cLimited Edition Azalea Kit,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0which serves six and ships directly to your home for the bargain price of $99.99. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>While tickets to the Masters on the secondary market can range in the thousands, concession prices are notoriously low.  <span class=\"credit\">PETTER ARVIDSON\/BILDBYR\u00c3N\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The kit also includes Master\u2019s branded cups, coasters, a steel cocktail shaker, a cocktail jigger, and stirrers, along with a set of instructions.<\/p>\n<p>For those brave enough to go it alone, see below. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azalea Masters drink recipe<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masters.com\/en_US\/bring-your-masters-best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Per The Masters\u2019 official website<\/a>, here\u2019s the classic Azalea recipe:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/4 oz vodka <\/li>\n<li>5 oz lemonade<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 oz grenadine<\/li>\n<li>Cherry and Orange wheel slice garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those looking for an effervescent NA option can substitute sparkling water for the vodka, moving the drink from John Daly to Arnold Palmer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/the-azalea-cocktail-11944014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food &amp; Wine<\/a> notes that while traditional recipes lean on sweetened lemonade and a generous splash of grenadine, unorthodox drinkers can trade lemonade for a mix of pineapple and lemon juices and reduce grenadine from 1\/2 oz to a mere teaspoon.<\/p>\n<p>Experts note that these tweaks create a tangy, less-sweet, vaguely tropical flavor profile.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Tucked in the woods on a turn of the Back 9, Hole 13 is a par 5 hole that holds a distance of 545 yards. <span class=\"credit\">John Angelillo\/UPI\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Others suggest that adding cherry bitters in lieu of grenadine can really elevate the drink from general swill to absolutely sublime.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The Azalea is, of course (pun intended), on the menus during the Masters but only in the clubhouse and premium areas. <\/p>\n<p>While tickets to the Masters on the secondary market can range in the thousands, concession prices are notoriously low. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe humble beginnings of the Tournament are nowhere more evident than in the food. As much part of the mystique of the Masters as Amen Corner, the fare is often pointed to as the keystone piece of the patron experience,\u201d maintains a statement on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masters.com\/en_US\/interactive\/true-concessions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masters website.<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Of the more than 30 items on the 2026 menu, not a one will set you back more than $6.<\/p>\n<p>The event\u2019s signature egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches have famously resisted inflation. <\/p>\n<p>Available for just $1.50, the staples have remained steady at that price since 2002, making them cheaper than a fresh-brewed iced tea ($2.00). <\/p>\n<p>The fan favorite, however, seems to be the $3 Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todays-golfer.com\/news-and-events\/majors\/the-masters\/every-masters-food-item-reviewed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">described by one acolyte<\/a> as \u201cThe thing of the Gods.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/10\/lifestyle\/the-azalea-is-the-signature-drink-of-the-masters\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s bottoms up for tee time. 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