From farmer’s markets to urban speakeasies, cocktails made with foraged plants or ingredients gathered right from the garden are the hottest new trend in mixology. Now, renowned Edible writer Amy Zavatto has created the first book to capture this emerging movement, which makes the most of fresh, healthy, and flavorful herbs and fruits. Full of mouthwatering photographs, this guide to drinking the great outdoors offers 40 inspiring recipes, divided into seasons, as well as tips on how to forage and grow the tastiest ingredients in your backyard or countertop garden.
Amy Zavatto is deputy editor of Edible Brooklyn and Edible Manhattan and contributes to Imbibe, Details, and other publications. She earned her Level III certification in wine and spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and she is the author of The Architecture of the Cocktail (Race Point), The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Bartending (Alpha), A Hedonist’s Guide to Eat New York (HG2).
