Posted: Apr 17, 2026 / 05:20 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 17, 2026 / 05:20 PM EDT
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In celebration of Gardening Month, we’re digging into something especially refreshing. Because who says your garden can’t double as happy hour? Whether you’re just starting out or refining your green thumb, there’s plenty of inspiration to go around.
CT Buzz host Natasha Lubczenko chatted with Connecticut native and trained master gardener Bethany M. Naccarato of Blueacre Garden, who has built a following of more than 500,000 across social platforms. She shared simple ways to create a cocktail or mocktail garden at home, turning everyday plants into fresh, flavorful additions to your favorite drinks.
For inspiration, visit their website or Instagram.
Clean & Green
By Blueacre Garden
Essential Cocktail Garden Recipes
Ingredients
1 inch Lemongrass stem
3 sprig Cilantro leaves
2 fl oz Vodka
½ fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
½ fl oz Coconut Syrup
1 Cilantro leaf to garnish
Steps
Muddle lemongrass, cilantro, and vodka in base of shaker.
Add lime juice and coconut syrup and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
Rosemary Lavender Martini
By Blueacre Garden
Essential Cocktail Garden Recipes
Ingredients
2 oz Vodka or Gin
½ oz Dry Vermouth
½ oz Rosemary Lavender Simple Syrup
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Sprig of Rosemary
Steps
Add ice, vodka/gin and simple syrup into a shaker
Shake vigorously
Strain and serve in chilled martini glass
Garnish with sprig of rosemary
Cucumber Jalapeno Mojito
By Blueacre Garden
Essential Cocktail Garden Recipes
Ingredients
2 oz white rum
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
4–5 mint leaves, shredded
3 thin cucumber slices
2 thin jalapeno slices
Club soda
Steps
Muddle mint, cucumber, and jalapeno in a highball glass
Add white rum and crushed ice
Top with club soda and stir
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