Cocktails offer a full range of sensations, from flavour and texture to presentation, in addition to being a tasty and revitalising beverage. In fact, using garnishes as a home bartender is an excellent way to transform average drinks into something special. They can also put a fun twist on a regular night out with drinks and buddies. Offering a DIY garnish platter, for instance, is a fun way to upgrade basic beverages. While we enjoy adding a green olive as a garnish to our martinis, we also enjoy putting a new spin on old favourites.
Stunning garnishes and styles turn the common mixed drink into a work of beauty, from billowing smoke to salt rims and everything in between. Here are a few garnishes you can add to your drinks.
Smoked herbs
It offers a mouthwatering combination of flavours in addition to being visually stunning. The cocktail is completed by coating the rim of the glass with smoked salt, which gives it a savoury flavour. The rosemary is then set ablaze just before serving, producing an impressive visual spectacle and releasing smokey, herbal undertones into the wine. As a result, the initial sips will have a strongly earthy flavour and scent. In this drink, the rosemary plays a key role as an essential ingredient that gives the flavour complexity and depth.
Sprinkles
Sprinkles are a playful way to add a little whimsy to any drink. With the brightness and delightful texture the sprinkles give the drink, you'll be able to enjoy a drink that isn't simply playful but will also help you get into the holiday festivities. The base cocktail's flavour profile is rich and decadent thanks to the inclusion of vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, and butterscotch liqueur. This combination works beautifully with the sweetness of the sprinkle garnish. Everyone enjoys ordering martinis all year long, and it's easy to see why. They're a delicious drink. Anybody with a sweet craving will find this beverage to be the perfect choice because to its creamy texture and delectably sugary flavour, which make it similar to biting into a freshly baked pastry. Also, the sprinkles may alter for other holidays, so it's always in style.
Dry Ice
Dry ice enhances the aesthetics, and the sophisticated presentation really sets it apart. It feels unique even before the magic starts. The dry ice is activated as your bartender puts water into the tray, generating a mystical mist that envelops the glass, runs over the platter, and rushes onto the bar. The presentation gets a little more drama from it. The drink's flavour is noticeable, enhancing the sensory experience and enhancing the cocktail's allure.
Cereal
Every beverage may be made fun by adding an unexpected garnish of cocoa-puffed cereal. The chocolate puffs also lend a little sweetness and a crunchy texture that counteracts the brashness of the booze. While adding cereal as a garnish is not a novel idea, it does give the beverage some visual interest and enhance the cocoa overtones. The inclusion also reflects the approach to cocktails, which is centred on taste combinations with a feeling of playfulness that evoke nostalgia and enjoyment and enhance the drinking experience. Also, the cereal gets softer and adds a delicious chewiness to each drink as it absorbs some of the liquid. This distinctive quality enhances the enjoyment of the beverage.
Edible Flowers
Flowers don't just appeal to our senses in terms of beauty; they also do so in many other ways. Cocktail garnishes made of edible flowers bring a wonderful pop of colour to drinks. The cocktail will taste even more wonderful if flowers are included. Lavender, violas, roses, nasturtiums, and orchids are a few excellent culinary flower options. However, keep in mind that not all flowers are suitable for a cocktail garnish. For instance, certain flowers are toxic. Therefore, please, be careful. Before consuming particular flowers, make sure to conduct thorough study.
Olives
There are numerous cocktail recipes that call for an olive garnish. The two cocktails that are most frequently served with an olive are the dirty martini and the Manhattan. Olives will take away the dryness of the dirty martini and replace it with a mild tang. The Manhattan is the perfect cocktail if you prefer whiskey to light spirits.
Dehydrated fruits
Fruits that have been dried can save you time and money. In contrast to fresh ingredients, dehydrated fruits are already cut and ready for garnishing. Especially when creating many servings, the preparation time can be greatly shortened by using easily accessible dehydrated fruits as garnishes.
