Cocktail lovers, it’s time to shake things up—sustainably!
At Secret Garden Distillery, we believe in crafting drinks that not only taste amazing but also respect the planet. These four eco-friendly cocktails use homegrown ingredients, reduce food waste, and celebrate nature in every sip.
The Garden Forager G&T
A refreshing twist on the classic G&T, featuring homegrown or foraged botanicals for an earthy, herbal hit.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Secret Garden Wild Gin
- 150ml tonic water (preferably from a sustainable brand)
- Handful of foraged or homegrown herbs (rosemary, thyme, or mint)
- Dehydrated citrus wheel (from leftover lemon/lime peels)
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice and add the gin.
- Pour over the tonic water and gently stir.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and a dehydrated citrus wheel.
Buy our Wild Gin made with Organic Spirit here.
♻️ Sustainability Tip: Dry leftover citrus slices in the oven or air-dry them for future garnishes instead of using fresh fruit every time.
The Citrus Peel Spritz
A zesty, refreshing drink that puts leftover citrus peels to good use.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Secret Garden Lemon Verbena Gin
- 20ml citrus-infused honey syrup (made from honey and leftover citrus peels)
- 100ml sparkling water
- Ice
- Twist of orange or lemon peel
Method:
- To make the syrup, simmer citrus peels in a mix of equal parts water and honey for 5 minutes, then strain.
- Fill a glass with ice and add the gin and syrup.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a fresh citrus twist.
Buy our award-winning Lemon Verbena Gin here.
♻️ Sustainability Tip: Save citrus peels in the freezer and batch-make syrups when you have enough.
Garden Martini
A waste-free take on the martini, using leftover herb stems for a subtle botanical boost.
Ingredients:
- 60ml Secret Garden Wild Gin
- 10ml dry vermouth
- Herb-infused brine (made from leftover herb stems and pickling liquid)
- Ice
- Herb sprig (for garnish)
Method:
- Muddle leftover herb stems in a jar with a splash of pickling liquid. Let infuse for 24 hours.
- Stir the gin, vermouth, and a dash of herb-infused brine over ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a herb sprig.
Buy our Wild Gin made with Organic Spirit here.
♻️ Sustainability Tip: Use up herb stems instead of throwing them away!
The Wildflower Collins
Inspired by the botanicals of the Secret Garden, this floral Collins is a true taste of nature.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Secret Garden Elderflower & Jasmine Gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml wildflower syrup (made from foraged or homegrown edible flowers)
- 100ml soda water
- Ice
- Edible flowers (for garnish)
Method:
- To make wildflower syrup, simmer edible flowers in a mix of equal parts sugar and water, then strain.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and add gin, lemon juice, and syrup.
- Top with soda water and stir.
- Garnish with an edible flower
Buy our best-selling Elderflower and Jasmine here in the 70cl glass bottle or here for the pink gin version.
♻️ Sustainability Tip: Use local, seasonal flowers and avoid mass-produced garnishes.
Every cocktail you make can be an opportunity to be more mindful of waste, ingredients, and sustainability. Try these eco-friendly serves and let’s toast to a greener future—one sip at a time!
