As your windowsill herb garden starts to bloom, you might be wondering what on earth you’re going to do when those little plants start to produce faster than you’re able to use them.
Lemon Thyme Cello, pictured above. Start prepping for this one the day before — you’ll need to make jam-like slurry, and the longer the thyme infuses, the better. All you need to do is shake the lemon mixture with tequila and enjoy. If so inclined, you could also cook the mixture down and use as actual jam.
Mint Daiquiri. Fresh mint transforms this daiquiri into something special. If you don’t have Demerara sugar, regular sugar will do just fine.
Ticket to Phuket. Thai basil’s flavors lie closer to mint than to its Italian cousin, and its fragrance plays well against lime and a bit of heat. Make this cocktail as spicy as you want.
Use Your Illusion. Nonalcoholic as written, this drink would be best with gin (should you choose to add some), which will play well with the honey, ginger and rosemary.
Blueberry Lemonade With Ginger and Basil. If you’re throwing a party this weekend, you should definitely add this purple-red drink to wow everyone. (And if you’re not throwing a party this weekend, you should just make it anyway.) Either vodka or gin will work well here.
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