The Masters — and Augusta National — have long been associated with the course’s famous azaleas. Thousands of the white and pink-hued blooms frame the iconic 13th green, and the flowers can also be found on Nos. 6 and 16, and along the paved walkway separating the second and eighth fairways.
Given the azalea’s abundance, it makes sense that the signature cocktail of the Masters would be named after the azalea too. The pink libation has traditionally been served with vodka or gin as the base spirit, which is then blended with a mix of pineapple juice, lemon juice and grenadine.
As with all cocktails, the best way to make an Azalea is, of course, your way, but for anyone wondering how close their personal recipe is to the one served on Magnolia Lane, last year, we received a definitive answer when Augusta National released its official Azalea cocktail recipe on Pinterest (handle: @masterstournament). And the recipe contained a surprising omission: no pineapple juice!
Instead, the Augusta National way to make the drink replaces the pineapple and lemon with lemonade. A revelation!…