Botanical Cocktails
If you’re thinking about making some different cocktails for your Christmas party this year, then I might just have the perfect ideas for you here today.
You see herbs are a simple, yet effective way to garnish and compliment your cocktails and this infographic from Ness Gardens, not only shows some the best herbs to use with each spirit, but includes a roundup of recipes from a number of great bloggers.
If you are feeling particularly creative you could even set up a make your own stand at your party, print off some of these ideas, line them up with a number of spirits alongside bowls of fruit, herbs and different juices, then let people test and try not only the cocktail ideas you have shared, but some of their own. Not only would it make a great way to allow people to try new cocktails, but think of the talking point it would create.
What do you think of the idea of botanical cocktails, would you like to mix some up yourself?
*Posted in collaboration with Ness Gardens.
I had never considered you could make tasty cocktails with herbs , I must admit the more fruity recipes appeal to me more from the sound of them but it would be quite fun to try all of them out you never know!. Thanks for an interesting and informative post.
So many options using herbs, and so many different tastes.
This blog post is bookmarked. What a great idea and the illustration is beautiful. I want to cut out alcohol at the moment as much as possible, but once I am drinking again this will come in really handy…
These sound great! I would love to try the Strawberry & Mint Smash! x
I looove cocktails – I like to think I look glamorous drinking them 😉 The Strawberry and Mint Smash sounds fab!
I’d have a go. Love a cocktail ❤️?
These cocktails sound delicious! I’m inspired to knock something up soon.
What a beautiful illustration – you can’t beat a good cocktail, yum!
Interesting guide. I had my eyes opened to botanicals recently on a foraging course.
This has inspired me to get creative with cocktails
That is such a pretty infographic, would look fab on the kitchen wall! I love a good cocktail, some lovely ideas here!
These cocktails look very classy and interesting. I had no idea that there were so many options for making cocktails.
I always think cocktails look (and sound) really nice but I never try any. I really should give them a whirl 🙂
Louise x
Oh yum! The strawberry and mint one sounds like heaven in a glass. I need to try that one.
Ooh I might have to try some of these – we do like a cocktail or two in our house on christmas morning!
Yum! The Vodka recipe sounds soo good! I haven’t had a drink in so long! lol
Always looking for a new cocktail, will have to experiment to see what I like the most.
I would love to make my guests mix and match their own drinks. I think they would enjoy it, plus it would really strike a conversation with others.
I would love to try some of these, I love fresh herbs when cooking and I do believe they would taste amazing in a cocktail too!xx
Botanical Cocktails is something I have never heard before, but these are some great list of options for cocktail lovers. I love that you can get such delicious cocktails from pure herbs, definitely something many would love.
I do love a good cocktail and some of these look delicious
Ooh I love cocktails and all of these are so unique! My favourite would be the last one – blueberry and kiwi 🙂
I am all over the Mojito usually but I have to admit with this as choice I would struggle to choose!
These sound like delicious mixes. I’d like to try the Strawberry Mint first.
It is so hard to decide which one of these to make…first! They all look great but I love a good mojito.
The Tropical Basil Crush sound delicious. I don’t drink tequila often, but this looks like a winning combination.
Wow, these are such unique cocktails! There are a few of them I think I would really like to try.
If you do give them a try – I do hope you like them 🙂 x
I’m partial to a good cocktail. The vodka with strawberry and mint sounds delish! xxx
There is something about that one isn’t there, that just makes is sound delicious. x
Some of these sound lovely and I will be trying them out in the run-up to Christmas.
I really hope you enjoy them if you give them a whirl 🙂 x
I don’t think I have ever heard of botanical cocktails. They sound very intriguing.
Love this idea! Botanicals bring cocktails to a whole new level!
The strawberry and mint smash sounds amazing!!
I need to try this – I know this will go straight to my head though.
Thanks
Charlotte x
Looks refreshing, I think that is a great product. I like the lemon, i think it is taste good.
These look great. I don’t really do cocktails but if I were I think the Strawberry and Mint would be so good!
I love cocktails when someone else makes them. I am not so good at getting the proportions right!
They all sound amazing! I’m absolutely a tequila girl and the thought of it with lavender is so intriguing! It sounds amazing!!!
They all look delicious – I love gin but haven’t had any for years now. I might treat myself for Christmas! Kaz x
This looks so much fun and interesting. I will have to save this and have my daughter and I do this.
Good luck if you do give it a try, I would love to know how you get on 🙂 x
Mmm. I’d love to go through and try all of these nature-inspired drinks. I do like a good cocktail for special dinners.
Oh I love cocktails so much, haha I sound like an alcoholic I get so excited by some drinks haha!!
Hahah nothing wrong with enjoying a cocktail or two 😉 x
I think I need to try each one so that I can decide whether or not I have a preference for which one I like the most x
Hahah of course they must be tested thoroughly 😉 x
What a great idea although i am not a fan of cocktails you have certainly inspired me to use these ingredients elsewhere as interesting combinations.
Unfortunately I cannot drink due to medication but a blueberry and kiwi mojito sounds really good!
What yummy cocktails. Love them all – so fresh!
I would never have thought of using herbs before but have to admit that these all sound delicious. I can feel a cocktail inspired party coming on 🙂
Ohh I hope you have a wonderful time if you do it! Let me know 😉 x
Love this idea, they sound fresh and delicious, I bet they look pretty too.
Yes yes oh yes love Cocktails and these sure look so amazing and would give a try.
Ooooh lots of cocktails to choose from – perfect for the coming party season 🙂 x
I would certainly give it a try, I do love cocktails xxx
Thanks so much for sharing this. I’ve never heard of a lot of these. Yay!
What a great idea- I’d not thought of doing botanical cocktails before!
I think I should make one of each…..you know, just to see which one I like best 😉
my dad makes it own, But one sip and your gone!
These all sound yummy. I would like to try the Tropical Basil Crush.
I love the sound of strawberry and mint. I love cocktails but they are sooo easy to get drunk on as they taste just like fruit juice.
this is very helpful/interesting
I’m so intrigued by the coriander gin- I love coriander and have never thought about using it to infuse flavour. What an interesting concept and thought!
Really enjoyed reading this blog post. So much inspiration xxx
The blueberry and kiwi mojito looks lush x
I immediately perked up when I read cocktails 🙂 the strawberry and mint smash sounds lovely, will be showing my hubby this
These look lovely. We already have Hendricks Gin which has botanicals and I think Hoegarden beer does too.
Oooh the tropical one sounds lush! I love these illustrations too
Ooh! Feeling inspired, i love a good cocktail!
I think i’ll be starting with the Coriander G&E – perfect for this time of year.