Compatibility of herbs with cocktails

During Midsummer, plants are given almost magical power, promising that they will keep the secrets of eternal youth, fertility and health, so during Midsummer, plants are used almost everywhere! The low-price beverage and wine store “AlkOutlet” together with the drink connoisseur Arvi Zēmani offers a selection of herbs for Midsummer cocktails, because not everyone drinks beer in Midsummer. Choose the right “mustard” so that the taste is really enjoyable.

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Peppermint, lemon mint, apple mint and other mints

The fresh refreshing aroma of mint “Mohito” is definitely one of the first associations when we start thinking about herbs in cocktails. Yes, different types of mint are popular cocktail herbs, and “Mohito” without mint is unthinkable at all, but mint can be used in a variety of other cocktails. Try to supplement with mint, for example, your gin and tonic duel. Mint will suit anything where there are strawberries, ice cream, chocolate, and they are a great decor, so a bunch of fresh mint will be indispensable for the Midsummer cocktail corner.

Aromatic basil

Basil is a spicy, slightly sweet, very aromatic and strong herb that goes well with tomatoes! That’s why it will be a great addition to the glass of “Bloody Mary”, but let’s not think cliché. Basil emphasizes the taste of strawberries, so it will go well in cocktails with strawberries. This plant harmoniously balances the gin and tonic duo, and a crispy basil leaf will be the right choice for the whiskey cocktail “Old fashioned”. When taking care of the aesthetic appearance of the cocktail when using basil, it is worth remembering that its leaves in places where they are compressed or broken, quickly grind, so the basil should be used gently and precisely.

Spicy thyme

Thyme is a slightly spicy, aesthetically beautiful and very aromatic herb, which is definitely worth adding to gin with a tonic or “Bloody Mary”. Choose a small sprig of thyme and enjoy unprecedented nuances of taste!

Rosemary

Rosemary is an herb that bartenders love to burn! If you need a smoky aroma to enhance the taste of the cocktail – rosemary is the right choice. It has firm leaves, a woody trunk and an intense aroma. Rosemary is compatible with Bloody Myrrh, G&T, Manhatan or Old fashioned. This herb can be used to make a great syrup, which will be an ideal addition to many cocktails.

Latvian classic – dill and parsley

Dill on the table of a decent Latvian person is irreplaceable and it just seems that our national peculiarities are gaining popularity all over the world, because dill is becoming more and more popular in other parts of the world as well. In the cocktail world, dill will complement the “Bloody Measles” well and will be useful for vodka infusion. You can also risk using dill “fellow” parsley in cocktails, but it is so specific that it will work really well only for “Bloody Mary”, because, as I may have noticed, in the “Bloody Mary” you can put almost the whole garden – even parsley.

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