Get Fresh and Add Missouri Botanicals to Your Summer Cocktails

As the warmth of the season gathers around us, plan to switch up your summertime cocktail routine with plants that add aroma and flavor that your adult beverages have been missing.

Have your own locally sourced herbs (from your backyard)

The goal is to have your warm weather cocktails be light and refreshing. Plants deliver both in your glass. You may already have these flowers and herbs in your garden. That puts you ahead of the game. You’ll need a muddler though. Here are a few botanical enhanced cocktails right on time for the season.

Remember the flowers and herbs you use are best from your garden. Don’t use florist plants, or something from a retailer that may have been treated with pesticides.

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Lavender Lemonade – a little lavender goes a long way. It should be subtle on your tongue and nose. Let it enhance the lemonade and go to your happy place.

Cucumber & Rosemary Gin & Tonic - the classic gin and tonic with a bonus! Sliced cucumber mixes well with the lime and rosemary blends with the juniper notes of the gin. Crisp, flavorful and light.

Sparkling Rosemary Greyhound – The juiciness of the grapefruit is just right for a rosemary infusion.

Tomate Fresca – Instead of your traditional Bloody Mary, switch it up with Mezcal, honey and tiny tomatoes!

Herbs and plants to have in your backyard for cocktail usage should include: Rosemary, Mint, Thyme, Cilantro, Lavender, Basil and Lemon Balm. Plus you can build on those with Chamomile, Hibiscus and roses.