Summer is serious cocktail season!
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You know how I love concocting flirty little cocktails with an herbaceous twist, right?
How can I not with our kitchen gardens overflowing with tasty fresh herbs. I’ve planted an almost
entirely edible landscape! I have to find creative ways to use what we sow. Delicious herbaceous cocktails
work for me!
Remember my Girls Night In Lavender Martini Drops and Lemon Thyme Drops?
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They have one thing in common…
simple syrups with an herbaceous twist straight from my garden.
That’s why I fell in love with this earthy read on the New York Times best sellers list.
‘The Drunken Botanist’ by Amy Stewart, is a fun and informative look at ‘the plants that create the world’s
great drinks!’ And now Ms. Stewart has created a collection of cocktail friendly
herbs and fruits in a handy plant- six pack! I stumbled onto them
at Metropolitan Market! Of course the Mixologist’s Simple Syrups combo pack caught my eye!
Lavender, Angelica, Rose Scented Geranium, Anise Hyssop, Orange Mint and more!
I have sweet plans for these little plants. I’m pulling together a glam little cocktail only herb garden
and you can too! Cocktail dress required.
I’ll be back with the DIY, soon!
Inspired by a love of beautiful, yet simple design, food and entertaining. Monica’s distinct approach led this former television news gal to create La Famiglia Design. 
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I recently saw the ‘Drunken Botanist’ plants somewhere. Now, just to remember where! Must pick up the book!
xoxox Janice