“Every great drink starts with a plant. If you are a gardener, or want to be a gardener, we hope this inspires a cocktail party.” Gardenuity
Southern Living has officially called it—cocktail gardens are the ‘it’ garden of 2025 and the hobby everyone’s starting, and we couldn’t agree more! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your toes into growing your own ingredients, a cocktail garden is an easy, rewarding, and delicious way to elevate your mixology game.
“Around the world, it seems, there is not a tree or shrub, herb, or delicate flower that has not been harvested, brewed, and bottled. Every advance in botanical exploration or horticultural science brought with it a corresponding uptick in the quality of our spirituous liquors.” Amy Stewart
What is a Cocktail Garden?
A cocktail garden is a garden full of herbs and veggies that enhance cocktails and mocktails. Think of it as a living bar cart, offering you a constant supply of fresh flavors to shake, muddle, and garnish your favorite drinks.
From fragrant basil to citrusy lemongrass and vibrant mint, cocktail gardens allow you to bring the freshest ingredients straight from garden to glass. Plus, they make for stunning patio décor and conversation starters!
Growing Your Own Cocktail Garden—Made Simple
At Gardenuity, we believe gardening should be easy and accessible, which is why we’ve made it simple for you to grow and enjoy your own patio cocktail garden—no matter where you live or how much space you have. Our patio cocktail garden has been our number one selling garden for the past five years – and a fun favorite to gift. Our curated garden kits include everything you need to start harvesting fresh ingredients for your favorite drinks, all in a portable, patio-friendly grow bag.
What to Plant in Your Cocktail Garden
The best advice we have is to keep it simple and plant seasonal herbs you like. A few of our favorites include, but are not limited to:
- Mint – A must-have for mojitos, juleps, and fresh garnishes.
- Basil – Elevates everything from a gin smash to a basil margarita.
- Thyme – Adds an herbal depth to cocktails like whiskey sours and gin spritzers.
- Lemongrass – Perfect for infusing syrups and teas with a citrusy kick.
- Lavender – Brings floral elegance to lemonades and champagne-based drinks.
- Rosemary – Pairs beautifully with gin, vodka, and even bourbon.
- Dill- With its fresh, slightly anise–like flavor, it is excellent with vodka and gin.
- Lemon Verbena – is a beautifully fragrant herb with bright citrusy notes that can elevate cocktails with its fresh, slightly floral lemon flavor.
- Pineapple Sage – is a fantastic cocktail herb with its fruity, tropical aroma and subtle sage-like earthiness. It pairs beautifully with citrus, berries, and botanical spirits like gin, tequila, and rum.
Why You’ll Love Growing a Cocktail Garden
Fresh Ingredients Anytime – No more running to the store for herbs when you can pick fresh. Sustainable & Flavorful – Homegrown ingredients taste better and reduce waste. Perfect for Small Spaces – Patio, balcony, or backyard, a cocktail garden fits anywhere. Great for Entertaining – Impress guests with handcrafted, garden-to-glass cocktails. A Fun, Mindful Hobby – Gardening is relaxing and rewarding—especially when the reward is a delicious drink!
Get Started Today!
Southern Living got it right—cocktail gardens are the must-have garden of 2025, and there’s no better time to start growing your own. With Gardenuity’s easy-to-use garden kits, you’ll be sipping on fresh, homegrown cocktails in no time.
Check out the full Southern Living article for inspiration and let’s start growing!