Indoor Herb Garden Fit For A Bar Cart

Growing herbs in your kitchen is a great way to not only liven up your décor but also makes it easy to grab a few herbs to make up a great cocktail. Herbs not only add a vibrant taste to your usual drink but also make the drink much more visually interesting. When creating an herb garden indoors, there's a lot of herbs to choose from. Here are some herb, in particular, that you grow and use to make up a great cocktail with the spirit of your choice.

Mint

Growing mint is a great way to quickly add beauty to your kitchen while also adding to your favorite drink. Mint can usually be used in any cocktail to help enhance the flavors and provide a bit of fresh taste. Mojitos are commonly combined with mint and lime to create a refreshing drink. Blackberry Mint Juleps are also very popular in that they use sweet juicy blackberries along with bourbon and crisp mint. Just a few leaves of mint per cocktail go a long way. Grow a few plants in order to keep up with the high demand of this easy to grow herb.

Basil

This popular herb can be used for many different dishes as well as cocktails. Basil leaves can be bitter so pair this herb with muddled fruit to counteract any harsh flavors. Basil pairs well with vodka, gin, or tequila. Add a simple syrup to your drink to help create more sweetness when using peppery basil. Pair basil with fresh cucumbers to create a Cucumber Basil Vodka Gimlet. When harvesting, be sure to pinch off the older growth to allow the new taller buds to form.

Cilantro

As a very fragrant herb, cilantro is a great way to add a hint of spice to the usual margarita. Add in a few leaves of cilantro to create a spicy and fresh drink. Make a Spicy Cilantro Moscow Mule with Hispanic flavors like ginger, lime, and jalapeno. Simply snip or tear a few sprigs of cilantro off the plant to add to your favorite cocktail.

Sage

This warm and earthy herb is usually a staple in Thanksgiving recipes but also does well with the grounding tastes of bourbon and gin. Combine sage with honey or lemon and you will have one heck of a drink. The overall warmth of the sage pairs well with these flavors as well as compliments the deeply seeded taste of spirits used. One strong leaf of sage will easily add enough flavor to your drink so plant this herb sparingly.

Rosemary

This more uncommon herb resembles branches of a Christmas tree. Rosemary is a woody herb that is usually paired with some kind of citrus. Create a Rosemary and Peach Whiskey Sour that includes simple syrup, lemon, whiskey, and soda water. Simple snip off a small section of the plant and drop in a drink to create an earthy and deep flavor profile.

Herbs are easy plants to grow and seeds germinate in a short amount of time. Consider adding these herbs in your favorite spirit to enhance the overall flavor. Growing a simple herb garden, and harvesting them to add to cocktails, is a great way to raise the flavor profile of your favorite drink.