20 Summer Cocktails with Herbs

I’m a big fan of sipping on a cold cocktail during the hot summer months and my favourites all have herbs in them. If there’s a cocktail with herbs on a menu, that’s the one I’ll choose. Adding herbs to cocktails adds a depth that the drink wouldn’t have otherwise and I think it just makes it taste super fresh. I love being able to make a drink with herbs that I’ve plucked from the yard and I’m on the hunt for new cocktails to try since we have an established herb garden at the new house. I’ve rounded up 20 summer cocktails with herbs that are perfect for a relaxing summer’s afternoon.

Whether you have a desperate need to put mint in everything you drink or if you have a new rosemary bush that’s begging to be picked, there’s a cocktail for everyone!

Strawberry and Lemon Mojito from Claire Justine

Mango Blackberry Mint Margarita from Albion Gould

Watermelon Moscow Mule from Cooking with Curls

Grapefruit and Thyme Bourbon Smash Cocktail from Giraffes Can Bake

Cucumber Basil Gin and Tonic from Host the Toast

Rosemary Greyhound Cocktail from Tastes Lovely

Rosemary Pear Champagne Cocktail from Bon Aippetit

Pineapple Sage Mojito from Camp Brighton

Rhubarb Basil Smash from Nutmeg Nanny

Garden Tonic Punch from Vegetarian Ventures

Tequila Tarragon Swizzle Cocktail from A Thought for Food

Limoncello Gin Cocktail with Grilled Thyme from Fine Cooking

Modern Mai Tai with Hibiscus and Thyme from With Food and Love

White Peach, Basil, and Blueberry Mojito from Pineapple and Coconut

Lemon Basil Margarita from The Cookful

Lemon Rosemary Gin Fizz from The Travel Bite

Spicy Thai Basil Cucumber Cocktail from Vintage Kitty

Limoncello Prosecco with Blueberries and Thyme from Downshiftology

Fresh Fig and Lavender Spritz from The IV Greenhouse

Plum and Thyme Prosecco Smash from My Diary of Us

Whether you’re ready to plant your own cocktail herb garden or just grab a sprig of rosemary to put in a drink, I hope you’re inspired to cool off with one of these gorgeous cocktails with herbs!

Looking for an easy summer project? How about this summertime crate to hold your projects and supplies!