I made a simple syrup (1:1 sugar:water by volume brought to a boil), then poured it over some magnolia blossom petals while hot and let that steep covered over night.
The flavor and aroma and quite intense. The flavor reminds me of ginger up front, but then that gives way to a very pleasant floral flavor.
Lol yes! I was also thinking it would be nice in an espresso tonic.