Grow Botanicals for Drinking Vinegars, Sodas and Cocktails

In this garden to glass session you will learn how to transform your garden—no matter how compact—into a vibrant source of culinary inspiration. 

Join Corinne Mossati, a passionate gardener who cultivates a diverse array of flavoursome ingredients in her townhouse courtyard, as she demonstrates how limited space can be maximised for both gardening and culinary pursuits. She'll share practical tips on integrating gardening with cooking to enhance flavours and foster a sense of achievement in sustainable living. 

Key Topics Include: 

• What is a cocktail garden & what to grow in it, looking at the popular & less common botanicals for your cocktail garden (includes herbs, flowers, fruit, vegetables and Australian natives)

• Examples and tips for using garden grown botanicals in cocktails and botanical beverages. Craft drinks like mint juleps, herbal gin fizzes, and lavender lemon drops. 

• What are shrubs; Shrubs & sustainability; Overview of shrub making; Shrubs in cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages

• Garden cocktail inspiration

In this engaging one-hour Master Class, we delve into intentional flavour cultivation, showcasing how to utilise fruits and flowers that are past their prime, thereby promoting sustainable living. 

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this session will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your gardening and culinary practices, making the most of every plant and every space. 

This session is part of a three part series called “Grow More Flavour”. Other topics include  ‘Grow Spices – Ginger Turmeric an more.’, ‘Edible Flowers’ and ‘Plants for Vinegars Sodas and Cocktails’.  Book the Series Package for discount. Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount on Master Class full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here. Green Garden Professional (GGPs) receive a 30% discount. 

Sessions are recorded and sent out to participants to view for a month after the session.