Herbal Garden Cocktail

 Fresh, Botanical & Lightly Citrusy

This refreshing garden cocktail blends fresh herbs, citrus, and sparkling brightness into one elegant glass.
It’s vibrant, aromatic, and perfect for summer evenings, terrace dinners, or garden celebrations.

Think green herbs, golden light, and gentle bubbles.

herbal garden cocktail with mint rosemary lemon in sunlight

Herbal Garden Cocktail

A fresh botanical cocktail made with herbs, citrus, and sparkling bubbles — perfect for garden parties and warm evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Glass
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: Botanical, Herbal, Seasonal
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40 ml Gin (or vodka)
  • 20 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp elderflower syrup or honey syrup
  • 80 ml sparkling water
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Small rosemary sprig
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon peel or edible flowers (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Cocktail glass
  • Spoon
  • Muddler optional

Method
 

  1. Lightly muddle mint and rosemary in the glass.
  2. Add ice cubes.
  3. Pour in gin and lemon juice.
  4. Add elderflower or honey syrup.
  5. Top with sparkling water.
  6. Stir gently.
  7. Garnish with lemon peel or edible flowers.

Notes

💡 Tip: For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with tonic or extra sparkling water.
✨ Use thyme or basil for a different herbal twist.

Why This Drink Works

Fresh herbs bring depth and natural aroma.
Lemon adds brightness and balance.
Elderflower softens the edges with floral sweetness.
Gin enhances the botanical character without overpowering the herbs.

It’s clean, fresh, and effortlessly elegant.

Variations

• Replace gin with prosecco for a sparkling spritz version
• Use basil instead of rosemary
• Add cucumber slices for extra freshness
• Make it alcohol-free with tonic water

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