17 Garden-Fresh co*cktails for Spring, Summer, and Autumn Soirees (2024)

Updated on 02/1/23

37 Peak Summer Recipes

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  Lilac Lemon Drop Martini

  

  If you enjoy the floral taste of lavender drinks, give lilac a try. The sweet fragrance of the early spring blooms is spectacular in a lilac simple syrup. And, when you really want to celebrate spring, it makes a wonderful lilac lemon drop martini.

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  Sparkling Borage co*cktail

  

  Borage is incredibly easy to grow and the sparkling borage co*cktail is just as easy to make. The pretty blue edible flowers are frozen into ice cubes and the herb makes a lovely simple syrup. Add your favorite gin, a touch of elderflower and soda, and you have an enchanting addition to summer soirees.

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  Rhubarb-Rosemary Daiquiri

  

  Rhubarb season is a perfect perfect excuse to juice the popular veggie and create a rhubarb-rosemary daiquiri. Though juicing rhubarb takes a bit of effort, it's not hard and you'll be rewarded on the first sip. The daiquiri pairs it with rumandrosemary syrup to give the underestimated ingredient a new life.

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  The Green Giant

  

  Fresh snap peas and tarragon are the featured ingredients inthe simple green giant co*cktail. It's a great way to kick off the season becausesnap peas are among the first veggies of springand they're really easy to grow. When paired with organic vodka, honey, lemon juice, and dry vermouth, the result is a unique, slightly sweet drink you'll want to share.

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  Celery Cup No. 1

  

  Teeming with fresh ingredients, one trip to the farmers market should set you up perfectly for the celery cup no. 1. The co*cktail is a play offthe famous Pimm's Cup and features celery, cilantro, and cucumber. The organic cucumber vodka sets the backdrop for the garden-fresh goodness and makes it the ultimate "green" co*cktail.

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  Strawberry Gin and Tonic

  

  While strawberry daiquirisare fun, you can also use the plump, fresh berries for a strawberry gin and tonic. This recipe begins with a strawberry simple syrup, which is paired with your favorite bottles of gin and tonic. You'll be relaxing on the patio with a charmingly sweet co*cktail in minutes.

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  Garden Patch Smash

  

  The garden patch smash is a refreshing spiked soda drink that celebrates the garden's berries. It uses a raspberry-lavender syrup with a muddle of fresh blueberries and lavender soda. The hardest part is deciding whether to pour tequila or mango rum!

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  Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

  

  When summer starts to really heat up, mix up the watermelon cucumber cooler. It is very refreshing and features an American ginthat is light on the juniper. Aviation's floral and citrus notes are an ideal pairing for fresh cucumber and watermelon, creating a perfect drink for backyard barbecues.

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  Ruby Queen

  

  This co*cktail may be a little too much fun and it'sdefinitely a unique drink. If you're up for anadventure, juice some beets and mix up a ruby queen. This intriguing recipe mixes the unusual co*cktail ingredient witha great blended Scotch whiskey and fresh tarragon. It works remarkably well.

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  Basil-Rosemary Orange Shandy

  

  Shandies are always a hit at summer parties, but there's no need to stick with beer and lemonade. The basil-rosemary orange shandy relies on an orangeade that's flavored with the two herbs. You'll pour that with wheat ale for an amazing new beer drink.

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  Basil-ica

  

  When basil is a staple in your garden, put the herb to good use in the basil-ica. The co*cktail marries Plymouth Gin, St. Germain, and muddled basil leaves in a modern drink that has a classic style. It's sure to please everyone who takes a sip.

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  New Old-Fashioned

  

  Put a twist on the whiskey old-fashioned by switching out the core ingredients to give it a fresh, summertime spin. In the new old-fashioned recipe, you'll mix a sultry bourbon with sweet peaches and blackberries. It's an enjoyable combination that will have you reaching for the muddler all summer long.

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  Raspberry Mojito

  

  If a fresh mint mojito is your idea of a great drink, toss some berry-licious flavor into the mix! In the raspberry mojito, sweet berries are added to the minty muddle while Chambord takes over as the sweetener and ginger ale brings in some sparkle. Everything else remains the same, so it's both familiar and unique.

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  Tomojito

  

  It's like a bloody Mary, but the tomojito begins by muddling fresh cherry tomatoes with basil. The most intriguing aspect of this recipe is the tomato-infused vodka. Flavored with basil and oregano, the infusion is easy and an unusual way to use your garden's tomatoes.

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  Pineapple and Sage Gimlet

  

  When you need an impressive drink for a small party, the pineapple and sage gimlet is a great choice. Prepared by the pitcher, the recipe adds the tropical fruit and inviting herb to the gimlet's duo of lime and gin. It's a wonderful way to treat your guests to something new.

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  Butternut Old-Fashioned

  

  Reserve a portion of your winter squash harvest for chilly autumn days so you can enjoy a butternut old-fashioned. The squash is roasted with cinnamon and sugar, then infused into a bold bourbon for about one week. From there, the co*cktail's as simple as adding maple syrup and bitters, though the flavor makes it seem far more complex.

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  The Great Pumpkin

  

  Pumpkin co*cktails are nothing new, but few use actual pumpkins! That's not the case with the great pumpkin co*cktail and this recipe offers another opportunity for a unique whiskey infusion. With a sugar pumpkin, a bottle of scotch, and ginger liqueur, you can create this impressive drink, too.

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