For all of you creative party hosts or experimental cocktail enthusiasts, try a few of these herbs to spice up the libations for your next gathering. Not only can you serve up an unusual (or classic) beverage, but you’ll have the convenience and satisfaction of having grown some of the magic ingredients in your own garden!

Thyme (Whiskey thyme cocktail, strawberry-melon-thyme spritzer)

Mint (Mojito, bourbon-mint julep)

Sage (Bourbon and sage cocktail)

Basil (Cucumber, basil, and lime gimlet)

Nasturtium (Nasturtium margaritas)

Lemon Balm (Honey-lemon balm spritzer, lemon balm martini)