Cocktail garnishes can enhance the taste, smell, and visual appeal of your drink. There are many cocktail garnishes available, whether you're looking for an Old Fashioned, gin and tonic or something else. Any food item can be used to give your drink a unique taste. Consider edible flowers if you want to spice up your next cocktail. These flowers can either be dried or fresh and can bring a sweet and slightly bitter flavor to your cocktail. These flowers can be used to make a floral shrub by being added to simple syrup.
Citrus wedges look great as garnishes for drinks. These can be placed around the edge of your glass. Some pieces can form a neat spiral shape that can be hung above the rim of your glasses. It is important to not slice the citrus too thin. This will cause the glassware to be fragile and not work well. Cut your citrus at least 1/4 inch thick. Then, cut them into slices of two to 3 inches.
A classic cocktail garnish is fruit wedges. They are easy to make. For example, if you're serving a margarita, you could garnish it with lime wedges. Or if you're making a Bloody Mary, you can use lime peels. Another option is a wide swath orange peel.
There are many edible flowers to choose from, such as roses, peony and hibiscus. These flowers can be added to your drink, or you can create a mini bouquet by attaching mini clothespins to these flowers. Moody Mixologist has a list of edible flowers that will help you choose the right flower.
Spices and herbs are another way to spice up your drink. You can grow them at home or purchase them from your local grocery. Some cocktails, such as gin and tonics can be complemented with herbs and spices. It's great to combine rosemary, thyme, or Juniper berries. You can heat dried spices before adding them to the drink.
The best choice when it comes to garnishing your drink is to choose a fragrant and earthy flower. Roses are a great choice for brighter flowers. The floral garnish can add a wonderful touch to your cocktail, regardless of what style it is.
Salt and sugar are the most common garnishes you can make to your drink. Although this is a simple method, many people don't know that there are other options. It is possible to substitute an egg white foam for this method. Many cocktails come garnished in water. This will make your glass look fresh and clean. And by wetting the rim of your glass, you'll be able to taste the drink's flavors better.
These are the most popular and easiest to use garnishes for cocktails, but there are many more options. You can make your drinks even more interesting and fun by including a variety.
FAQ
What are some great mixed drinks that you can order at the bar?
An Old Fashioned is something I recommend. This classic cocktail consists of bourbon whiskey mixed with sugar syrup, bitters, water, and other ingredients.
This drink's name is a result of the fact that it was first served without ice. Original recipe called for only whiskey, sugar, sweetener, and bitters.
People added ice to the mix and then they added "Old-Fashioned", because they thought it tasted better.
A Manhattan could be another option. This is another great option. It's basically a variation on the Old Fashioned. Instead of using bourbon, you use rye whiskey. Instead of sugar, you use sweet Vermouth.
Because it is easy to prepare and delicious, this is a popular choice for bartenders.
What do you say to someone who orders a "dirty martini"?
A dirty martini can be a martini topped with extra olives.
What is a shot glass used for?
Shot glasses can be used to pour shots of liquor. They can be used to measure 1/2 ounce or 1/4 ounces of liquor.
What kind of glasses should you buy?
Avoid glasses with a volume greater than 4oz (118ml). Glasses larger then this are more likely to be hot and can lead to burns.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make mixed drinks
Mix drinks are made with different ingredients like juices, liqueurs or syrups. Mixing liquors with water or ice creates a drink that contains alcohol. It is usually made with fresh fruit juice, lemonade, soda water, tonic water, ginger ale, club soda, beer, wine, or any other type of alcoholic beverage.
These are the most popular types of cocktails:
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Margarita: A Mexican cocktail that includes tequila mixed with triple sec (or Cointreau), lemon juice, salt and lime juice.
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Daiquiri -- A Cuban cocktail that includes rum sugar, lime juice, crushed ice, and rum
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Mojito- A Cuban cocktail based mainly on mint leaves, rum and vodka.
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Gin and Tonic: A British cocktail that includes gin & tonic.
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Martini – This cocktail consists of vermouth (or vodka), bitters (or olive oil), and vodka.
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Whiskey Sour - A whiskey cocktail made with bourbon sweetened condensed Milk, lemon juice and egg white.
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Sidecar - A French cocktail made with cognac, orange juice and grenadine.
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Collins – A cocktail made with equal amounts of gin or lemon juice.
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Manhattan - This cocktail consists of sweet vermouth and sweet rye whiskey.
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White Russian - A cocktail made with vodka, Kahlua and coffee liqueur.
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Brandy Alexander - A cocktail consisting of brandy, creme de cacao, heavy whipping cream, and chocolate syrup.