The Garden Party: Herb-Infused Cocktails You’ll Love

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There’s nothing quite like sipping a refreshing cocktail infused with fresh herbs to elevate your evening. Whether you’re hosting a garden party, enjoying a quiet night at home, or catching up with friends, these herb-inspired drinks are perfect for any occasion. Vibrant, aromatic, and utterly delightful, these recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.

Let’s stir up some fun with these botanical beauties!

1. Rosemary Lemon Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 2-3 sprigs rosemary

• Club soda

• Ice

How to Make:

1. In a shaker, muddle rosemary with simple syrup and lemon juice.

2. Add gin and ice, then shake well.

3. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda.

4. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon slice.

   
   

2. Mint Basil Mojito

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 4-5 fresh mint leaves

• 2-3 fresh basil leaves

• Club soda

• Crushed ice

How to Make:

1. Muddle mint and basil leaves with lime juice and simple syrup in a glass.

2. Add rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.

3. Top with club soda and stir gently.

4. Garnish with mint and basil sprigs.

   
   

3. Lavender Honey Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz honey lavender syrup (see below)

• ½ oz lemon juice

• Ice

• Dried lavender for garnish

How to Make:

1. To make the syrup, simmer ½ cup honey, ½ cup water, and 1 tbsp dried lavender until fragrant. Strain and cool.

2. In a shaker, combine vodka, syrup, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.

3. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with dried lavender.

   
   

4. Thyme Grapefruit Paloma

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila

• 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

• ½ oz lime juice

• ½ oz thyme-infused simple syrup

• Club soda

• Ice

• Grapefruit wedge and thyme sprig for garnish

How to Make:

1. To make the syrup, simmer ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and a handful of thyme until fragrant. Strain and cool.

2. In a shaker, mix tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and thyme syrup with ice.

3. Pour into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda.

4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and thyme sprig.

   
   

5. Basil Cucumber Cooler

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 3-4 slices cucumber

• 4-5 fresh basil leaves

• Club soda

• Ice

How to Make:

1. Muddle cucumber and basil with lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker.

2. Add vodka and ice, then shake well.

3. Strain into a glass with ice and top with club soda.

4. Garnish with a cucumber slice and basil leaf.

These herb-infused cocktails combine the best of fresh garden flavors with classic mixology techniques, creating drinks that are as gorgeous as they are tasty. Try them out and let the botanical magic unfold! Which one will you mix up first?

Cheers to sipping in style,

The Scarlet Spoon Team 🌿🍹