One of my favorite parts of spring and summer {and even fall here in Texas} is growing fresh herbs and vegetables in pots outside. I don’t have the greenest thumb but I’ve learned what I can keep alive and which herbs I regularly use and I stick to those … with a few variations just for fun. Last year I planted a pizza themed garden and this year I decided to give it a bit of an overhaul and turn it into a DIY beverage or cocktail garden!
I love to muddle fresh herbs into iced tea, mocktails, spritzers, and cocktails {click on those links to get some great summer recipe ideas!} or freeze them into herb-infused ice cubes, and I thought it might be fun to have a container garden dedicated to that.
I cleared out last year’s container but reused the soil since it still looked healthy and chose herbs that I knew would mix well and add delightful flavors to drinks.
I planted thyme, basil, rosemary …
… and three different varieties of mint {chocolate mint, spearmint, and peppermint}. I chose herbs that I knew I would enjoy in drinks but you can experiment with any combination of herbs. You might come up with the next fabulous cocktail idea! At a minimum, a cocktail garden might prompt you to be a little more bold and adventurous with your drink combinations. Even a simple glass of ice cold water is better with a sprig of rosemary or a bit of freshly muddled peppermint.
One of the things I loved most about last year’s pizza garden was the upcycled sign made with a dollar store cutting board. I peeled off the old vinyl and updated it with new vinyl. Adding a little toast seemed perfect for a beverage garden.
I’ve already used some of the herbs from this beverage or cocktail garden and I’m looking forward to experimenting this summer with some new drinks … and of course, I’ll be sure to share them here so you can enjoy them too!
What herbs would you plant in a cocktail garden?
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