Growing Your Own Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions: Gardening Tips and How-To Techniques for Making Artisanal Beverages at Home (CompanionHouse Books) 64 Plant Profiles, 24 Recipes, and More

Fantastic to see a culinary look at cocktails, teas, and infusions during a time when we’re all stuck at home dreaming of delicious and tasty variety. Know that while there is a bit of information on growing in this book, this is mostly about making artisanal beverages at home utilizing herbs, fruits, and other delights from your garden. The recipes are great and the tips helpful – her Mint Julep recipe is to die for. I especially like the chapter “From Cultivation to Cup; Making Perfect Drinks” because you learn so very much on how to make a smart cocktail or mocktail. Jodi Helmer is known for her farm fresh love of gardens and this book is a great contribution to your garden – and cooking – library since it has great photographs and specific easy-to-understand instructions. Two thumbs up for sure!