Shake, Stir, Pour-Fresh Homegrown Cocktails: Make Syrups, Mixers, Infused Spirits, and Bitters with Farm-Fresh Ingredients-50 Original Recipes

Create Your Own Fresh, Homegrown Cocktails!Pure, intense, and flavorful—homemade cocktails are best straight from the source. Start in your garden or local market and create an in-season, made-from-scratch cocktail to lift your spirits and impress your guests. But be warned: Once you’ve tasted the fresh version of your favorite drink, you’ll never want to go back.Start by making your own syrups:—Simple syrup: an absolute staple and the base for unlimited concoctions—Herbal syrups including Thai Basil Syrup, Mint Syrup, and Lavender Syrup—Spice syrups, featuring Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger Syrup, and Orange Cardamom Syrup—Fruit/vegetable syrups such as Rhubarb Syrup, Pear Syrup, and Celery SyrupMake your own bar basics:—Fresh Citrus Cordials like the Ruby Red Grapefruit-Lemongrass Cordial—Classic garnishes, including real Cocktail Cherries and Cocktail Onions—Classic mixers like Grenadine, Ginger Beer Concentrate, and Bloody Mary MixMake your own infusions:—Base spirits including Cucumber, Lemon & Dill Gin and Jalapeño-Cilantro Vodka—Limoncello: a homemade version of the Italian classic—Bitters: a cocktail classic with new, unique flavor combinationsAnd explore the more than 50 drink recipes that feature your fresh, homemade creations! Read more