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IndoorWhen it comes to cocktails, most people probably focus on the alcohol that goes into them. While that is understandable, you can take yours to the next level by adding various and unexpected ingredients. It takes some creativity to make a beautiful cocktail and additions such as garnishes, rims adornments and herb infused syrups can dramatically change the taste and flavor of a delicious beverage. All these possibilities and yet herbs remain the most underrated ingredient when it comes to creating such tasty treats. The good news is that you don’t have to be a connoisseur of drinks to come up with a great herbed cocktail or alcohol-free drink. Here are some of the herbs you can add to your next adventuresome creation and how to go about it. Read below for the best cocktail herbs to grow in your garden!
There are multiple types of basil used in most cocktails – sweet, tulsi and lemon basil to name a few. Sweet basil delivers a full, complex and sweet flavor while lemon basil comes with powerful lemon flavors. Thai basil has a distinct licorice flavor. It works best in drinks that have a mint flavor. However, you can also use it with rum or tequila-based drinks such as daiquiris, margaritas, fruity martinis, planter’s punch, and vodka or gin gimlets. Garnish, muddle or just use in syrups to give your cocktail a different taste and flavor. Japanese or Thai basil is also a commonly used herb in cocktails. It blends well with anything with mint although it will give your drink a light peppery flavor.
Here’s some of our favorite recipes to use the above herbs:
