Garden-Inspired Recipes & Cooking

Savor the Season with Garden-Inspired Cocktails

The holiday season is a time for connection, celebration, and cherished traditions. Whatever holiday you celebrate, we hope you’re surrounded by family, friends, fun, and faith—along with a few mindful moments just for you. To help you savor the season, we’ve gathered some of our favorite garden-inspired cocktails that bring the freshness of the garden to your glass. These drinks are simple to make, delightfully flavorful, and perfect for holiday toasts.

1. Rosemary Citrus Spritz

Bright, refreshing, and elegant
Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin or vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (equal parts sugar, water, and fresh rosemary)
  • Sparkling water
  • Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions:
Shake gin, lemon juice, and rosemary syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

2. Mint & Basil Mojito Mocktail

Herbaceous and crisp for mindful sipping
Ingredients:

  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz honey or agave syrup
  • Club soda
  • Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:
Muddle mint, basil, lime juice, and honey in a glass. Fill with ice, top with club soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

3. Thyme-Infused Cranberry Mule

Festive and flavorful with a garden twist
Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz thyme simple syrup
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh thyme sprig and cranberries for garnish

Instructions:
Combine vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and thyme syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with thyme and cranberries.

4. Lavender Lemon Fizz

Floral, light, and perfectly festive
Ingredients:

  • 1 oz lavender simple syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz vodka or gin
  • Sparkling wine or soda
  • Lemon twist and lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:
Shake lavender syrup, lemon juice, and vodka with ice. Strain into a glass and top with sparkling wine or soda. Garnish with a lemon twist and lavender sprig.

Savor the Season

This holiday season, let your garden inspire moments of joy and togetherness. Whether you’re raising a glass at a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, these cocktails bring nature’s beauty and flavors into every sip. Here’s to celebrating with mindfulness, gratitude, and a touch of garden-fresh magic. Cheers!

Gardenuity

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