What's the Masters' Azaela drink? How to make signature Augusta National cocktail
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It's Masters Week at Augusta National Golf Club.
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That means on top of watching some of the top golfers in the world compete for the first major of the season, it's one of those weeks on the sports calendar where the traditions of the Augusta National Golf Club are discovered (or rediscovered) by patrons and experienced from all places.
That includes the iconic Azaela drink.
The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament begins on Thursday, April 9 at 7:25 a.m. ET with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson each hitting a ceremonial tee shot off the No. 1 tee at Augusta National Golf Club. ... Another great Masters tradition.
Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy begins his attempt to win back-to-back titles with a 10:31 a.m. ET tee-time on Thursday alongside Cameron Young and Amateur Mason Howell.
So, with the Masters getting underway on Thursday, here's how to make the Azalea drink at home, in case you wanted to experience and feel a touch of a "tradition unlike any other" (Cue Jim Nantz voice) from the comfort of your house:
What is the Azalea drink at The Masters?
The Azalea is the famous cocktail drink served each year at The Masters and the signature drink of the major tournament.
But that isn't the only Azalea reference at Augusta National Golf Club. The Azalea, the official flower of the historic golf course, is also the name of Hole 13 at Augusta National Golf Club. Tucked along the woods at Augusta National Golf Club on a turn of the Back 9, Hole 13 is a par 5 hole that holds a distance of 545 yards.
Azaela Masters drink recipe
Here's the recipe to make the Azaela at home while watching the Masters, per The Masters' official website:
- Ice
- 1 1/4 oz vodka
- 5 oz lemonade
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Cherry and Orange wheel slice garnish
How much does the Azaela drink cost at The Masters?
While concession prices at the Masters are known and rather cheap, the exact cost of an Azaela drink at Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters is unknown.
That said, what's known is what the cost would be for patrons to purchase the "Limited Edition Azalea Kit" from The Masters website before the tournament. This year, the kit, which included free shipping directly to one's home, cost $99.99. That was an increase from $64.95 last year.
The kit, which serves six, includes non-alcoholic Azalea cocktail mix and Masters designed cups, coasters, a stainless steel cocktail shaker, cocktail jigger and stirrers along with a set of instructions.
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