Published in Charlotte Observer
July 2013
Create a pretty spot to garnish — and savor — your drinks.
Shake things up a bit in the backyard this summer. Cocktail gardening puts a new twist on edible landscaping.
Fresh herbs and fruit have long been the key ingredients in some of summer’s most refreshing libations, and when they’re within easy reach of the backyard bartender, every cocktail becomes a flourishing signature drink.
Making a mojito with homegrown mint is only part of the picture, though. A successful cocktail garden should be a comfortable and inviting place to be.
