Grow your own herbs to spice up a cocktail

Need some inspiration and a little motivation to grow your own food?  Here's just one idea to whet your appetite.

Mint

Mint is easy to grow and is a classic cocktail herb. If you are a mojito fan then this one definitely cannot be missed out of your garden. Did you know there are more that 7500 varieties of mint?  Not all are edible, so be careful when choosing your starter plant. Mint is an invasive plant and therefore better grown in a pot, container or raised bed.

Served: In Mojitos! or Chilled Water.

Lemon Balm & Lemon Verbena

This will add light citrus flavours to your cocktails, giving them a refreshing twist. It also grows pretty flowers, so will look nice in your garden too.

Served: Goes well with gin, or a nice addition to Sangria.