Liven up your martinis and margaritas with fresh herbs.
Keep these plants close at hand by creating this fun mixed container.
Basil can make for an interesting martini or arefreshing spiked lemonade.
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Rosemary adds a unique flavor to any cocktail, and it also looks festive as a garnish.
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After planting, you’re able to enhance your container even more with cocktail-themed accents.
Continue tofill the container with potting soil, surrounding the new plantings.
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Step 2: Place Corks
stash your corks!
Cover the exposed potting soil with a thick layer of wine corks.
Not only does thishold in moisture, but it adds to the cocktail theme of the container.
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With a sharp saw, carefully cut a tree branch into 14- to 12inch-thick sections.
Using a nail or ice pick, make a hole on the edge.Wear garden glovesfor protection.
A drill with a small bit will also work.
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Insert a bamboo skewer as the stake.
Write the plant names on the labels using a permanent marker.
Lime
An essentialflavor for margaritas, lime adds a zesty, fresh taste to drinks and desserts.
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This tough perennial is easy to grow and will provide you with a ton of fragrant foliage.
Try harvesting a few leaves andfreezing them in ice cubesfor a beautiful and refreshing treat.
Or use this sweet, delicious fruit to decorate your drinks.
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Float cherry tomatoes in martinis or other drinks for added color and flavor.
Or,add tomatoes to a charcuterie trayto accompany your cocktail.
Growing Conditions:Full sun and in well-drained soil
Size:Up to 4 feet tall
Zones:2-11
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