Grow Your Own Cocktail

Plant your cocktail seed bombs and wait.

tick tock, tick tock.

Remember to keep the soil moist, not wet. Give them some sunshine and a bit of warmth.

Once they are ready to harvest, enjoy a cocktail to celebrate your newly acquired green thumb.

• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 1 bunch fresh thyme

• 1/4 bunch lemon balm

• 1 bunch chamomile

• 2 cups fresh [Meyer] lemon juice

In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, herbs, and 1 cup water to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and 6 cups cold water; strain into a large pitcher.

Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour (and up to 1 week).

Serve over ice with a splash of your favorite spirit and a garnish of herbs.