Botanical Drink Recipes
May 10th, 2022 | Categories
Try our range of refreshing botanical drinks recipes using home grown ingredients!
Strawberry & Basil Infused Lemonade
Ingredients (makes one drink):
30ml lemon juice
85ml club soda
30ml strawberry puree
60ml vodka (optional)
A few fresh basil leaves for garnish
Strawberry chunks for garnish
Ice
Method:

- Mix together vodka (optional), strawberry puree, ice and lemon juice in a highball glass or mason jar.
- Top with club soda until the glass is full.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and basil leaves.
- Note: the sweetness of this drink will vary depending on the ripeness of your strawberries. If your berries are early in the season and a little bit tart, you may wish to add a little more puree, and if they’re fully ripe, then you may wish to decrease the puree.
Reference: https://happyhourprojects.com/fresh-herbs/
Refreshing Garden Gin & Tonic
Ingredients (makes one drink):
1 or 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 or 2 fresh thyme sprigs
A few freshly picked basil leaves
1/2 a lime, juiced
Ice
60ml gin
150ml tonic water
Method:

- Add the rosemary sprigs, basil leaves, thyme sprigs and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and lightly muddle.
- Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into a glass. Add gin, tonic water and ice. Gently stir to combine and enjoy!
Reference: https://burrataandbubbles.com/garden-gin-and-tonic
Dill & Cucumber Gin Fizz
Ingredients (makes one drink):
60ml gin
30ml lime juice
85ml club soda
A few freshly picked dill sprigs
4 cucumber slices (plus one for garnish)
Ice
Method:

- In a short glass, add 3 slices of cucumber, gin, lime juice and a few sprigs of dill (removed from the stem).
- Muddle until the cucumber starts to break up.
- Add ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a sprig of dill and a cucumber wedge and serve.
Reference: https://www.thisrenegadelove.com/long-weekend-cocktail-dill-cucumber-gin-fizz/
Orange & Thyme Mocktail
Ingredients (makes five drinks):
6 small oranges, peeled & seeds removed
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp orange extract
60ml vodka (optional)
950ml pure coconut water
Ice
Method:

- In a blender combine oranges, thyme and orange extract until smooth. Strain it thoroughly.
- Pour back into the blender and add coconut water, blend for 2 minutes.
- Pour into a large jug.
- Fill individual glasses with ice and garnish with thyme. Pour slowly and serve immediately.
Reference: https://kiipfit.com/orange-thyme-mocktail/