Bottles is pairing up with Southside Community Land Trust to help you create garden-fresh cocktails!

If you’re in the midst of planning this year’s garden, don’t forget to incorporate herbs to infuse your vodka, whiskey, tequila or gin. It’s a great way to add a personalized twist to classic cocktails, like a vodka martini or vodka tonic.

Learn how to infuse your booze here, and keep a look out during the SCLT Annual Plant Sale for the free cocktail recipe cards!

Download & Print Cocktail Recipe Cards >

Make a Batch of Basil Infused Vodka:
– 1/2 750ml bottle of Prairie vodka
– 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, rinsed and towel dried
– Infusing directions >

Thai Basil Vodka Martini
– 2 oz Thai Basil Infused Vodka
– 1 oz Dry Vermouth
– Splash of lime juice
– Lime Wedge

Directions: Pour vodka, vermouth, lime juice over ice in a cocktail shaker, shake and strain into glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

 

Make a Batch of Lavender Infused Vodka:
– 1 750ml bottle of Prairie vodkavodka
– 1 tablespoon lavender buds
– Infusing directions >

Lavender Vodka Tonic
– 2 oz Lavender Infused Vodka
– 3 oz Tonic
– Splash of lemon juice
– Lemon Wedge for garnish

Directions: Fill half of glass with ice, pour vodka, tonic and lemon juice into glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Cheers!
– Joanna