12 Indoor Herb Garden Bar Ideas for Cocktails and Mocktails
- Astrid van Essen
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
There’s something magical about plucking fresh herbs from your indoor garden and adding them to your favourite cocktail or mocktail. Whether shaking up a minty mojito or crafting a rosemary-infused lemonade, a DIY indoor herb garden bar brings flavour and flair into your home.
Why not blend the two if you’re passionate about mixology and interior style? These 12 creative and modern setups showcase how sleek, compact, and stylish concrete bowls and pots can transform your space into a vibrant and functional cocktail herb garden.
Why Build an Indoor Herb Garden Bar?
A well-designed indoor herb bar is more than just aesthetic—it’s practical, cost-effective, and sustainable.
Here’s why this is a trend you should embrace:
Fresh flavours are on demand. There will be no more last-minute herb runs.
Stylish home décor upgrade – Adds greenery and texture to your space.
Ideal for small apartments or kitchens – Compact and vertical solutions fit anywhere.
Cost-effective – Save money by growing your herbs.
Eco-conscious – Reduce plastic waste from store-bought packaging.
12 Creative DIY Indoor Herb Garden Bar Ideas with Concrete Bowls
1. Concrete Bowl Trio on a Wooden Tray
Arrange three minimalist concrete bowls on a rustic wooden tray. Plant mint, basil, and thyme—essential cocktail garnishes that pair beautifully with gin or rum-based drinks.
2. Vertical Wall-Mounted Herb Shelf
Mount small concrete planters with drainage holes onto a vertical bar shelf. Add LED grow lights to support herbs like rosemary and lemon balm in lower-light environments.
3. Rolling Bar Cart Herb Garden
Revive an old bar cart into a mobile indoor herb station. On the top shelf, place concrete bowls filled with fresh herbs, and on the lower tier, place mixology tools.
4. Reclaimed Wood & Concrete Countertop Display
Lay a weathered wood plank across your kitchen counter and top it with small concrete planters. Fill with sage, cilantro, and mint for an earthy, inviting vibe.
5. Macrame-Hung Concrete Bowls
Suspend concrete bowls in handcrafted macrame holders to create a boho-chic herb garden that frees up counter space. This arrangement is perfect for delicate herbs like dill and parsley.
6. Magnetic Planters on the Fridge
Craft magnetic planters and attach them to your refrigerator or bar cabinet for instant access to your herbs while you mix up your signature drinks.
7. Herb Garden Lazy Susan
Place several concrete bowls on a rotating Lazy Susan. This elegant and functional method lets you pick herbs quickly while preparing cocktails.
8. Concrete Planters on Floating Shelves
Install sleek floating wooden shelves above your home bar and arrange concrete bowls with basil, lavender, and rosemary. The result? A scented, visually striking display.
9. Minimalist Concrete Divider
Use narrow concrete planters to create a minimalist divider on your bar counter. This modern design keeps herbs within reach while separating prep and serving areas.
10. LED-Lit Herb Tower
Stack planters vertically with integrated LED grow lights between layers. This tower design is perfect for growing year-round trickier herbs like tarragon and chervil.
11. Mason Jar & Concrete Fusion Display
Combine concrete bases with mason jars to create a rustic-modern look. Try a hydroponic setup to grow herbs like basil and mint mess-free.
12. Window Sill Cocktail Garden
Line up rectangular concrete trays along your window sill. Grow herbs like mint, rosemary, and lemon thyme for maximum sunlight and visual appeal.
Best Herbs for a Cocktail Herb Garden
Choose herbs that complement your favourite drinks and thrive indoors. Here are my top picks:
Mint – Mojitos, juleps, and herbal mocktails
Rosemary – Lemonades, gin-based cocktails, and syrups
Basil – Basil smashes, herbal spritzers
Thyme – Simple syrups and infused teas
Lavender – Floral liqueurs, infused lemonades
Lemon Balm – Calming and citrusy herbal drinks
Tips to Keep Indoor Herbs Healthy
To ensure your cocktail herb garden flourishes year-round:
Use well-draining potting soil and containers with drainage holes
Place herbs near south-facing windows or use full-spectrum grow lights
Water moderately, especially for rosemary and thyme
Prune regularly to promote fresh growth
Rotate plants weekly for even sun exposure
Elevate Your Herb Garden with BotanicalBlueprint
Ready to bring these DIY herb bar garden ideas to life? At Botanical Blueprint, we design handcrafted concrete pots and planters perfect for indoor herb gardens and cocktail stations.
Our small-batch concrete bowls and pots are:
Sustainably made
Designed for modern, minimalist aesthetics
Ideal for growing herbs like mint, rosemary, basil, and thyme
Available in a range of neutral tones to match any home bar setup
Whether styling a floating shelf herb bar or crafting a rolling cocktail cart, our collection makes it easy to blend form and function.
Explore our bestselling herb-friendly planters:
Add a touch of timeless concrete design to your home mixology setup—because beautiful spaces deserve beautiful botanicals.
FAQs
1. Can I use any bowl for growing herbs indoors? You can, but concrete bowls are ideal for their breathability, durability, and modern aesthetic (I am a little biased, obviously! :-)). Just ensure they have drainage holes.
2. What herbs grow best in low light? Mint, parsley, and lemon balm are more tolerant of indirect light. Pair with grow lights for best results.
3. How often should I water indoor herbs? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Overwatering can lead to root rot, especially in rosemary and thyme.
4. How long do indoor herbs last? With proper care, most herbs can thrive for months. Regular pruning extends their life and flavor.
5. Can I use artificial light for herbs? Absolutely. Use LED grow lights designed for indoor gardening to simulate sunlight, especially in dim spaces.
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