August 13, 2025, 4:04 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Summer, sun, cocktails: There’s hardly anything better than sitting with friends or acquaintances in good weather and enjoying fun drinks. Of course, these can also be non-alcoholic. Herbs or fruits, which you can easily grow yourself—in a cocktail garden—add that special touch to the drink. myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering explains in the video how to create a cocktail garden and why you should consider getting one.
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This Is a Cocktail Garden
Almost everyone knows “Ipanema” or “Sex on the Beach.” These are tasty cocktails, but they lack flair. Herbs and fruits, which you can grow in a cocktail garden, provide that flair.
Lavender grows relatively easily and can be wonderfully used for more bitter drinks. A sparkling wine or a glass with tonic can be enhanced by the sweet aroma of lavender. However, caution is advised with the dosage, as too much lavender can turn into a soapy taste.
Mint is already known as a cocktail ingredient. It pairs particularly well with citrusy aromas. Many bartenders simply toss the leaves into a glass and use a muddler to open the pores, allowing the aroma to escape.
Thyme can also find its place in the cocktail garden. With its Mediterranean aroma, it is particularly suitable for berry flavors or apple juice.
Between the herbs or at the edge of the garden, you can plant a few strawberries. Not only do they look pretty in the garden with their bright red color, but they also enhance a glass of sparkling wine.
Recipe for a Thyme-Apple Juice Mocktail
A quick drink can be conjured from apple juice and a few sprigs of thyme. Pour some cloudy apple juice into a glass and sprinkle in some thyme. Rub the thyme between your hands beforehand to activate the aroma. Stirred well in the apple juice, this results in a non-alcoholic refreshment of a different kind. I promise—it will make an impression.