Ocean Spray – Garnish Ideas
A garnish can turn a simple drink into a cocktail experience. With the availability of fruits and herbs from around the world, the possibilities are endless.
Fruits – Citrus
Twists, wheels, half wheels, wedges – citrus doesn’t have to be boring ~ zest it up!
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Grapefruits
- Clementines
- Blood Oranges
- kumquats
- Tangerines
- Mandarins
Make a striped wedge by zesting around a lemon in strips, them cut the fruit into 1/8 wedges.
Make a burnt orange twist ~ using a sharp knife, cut a thin, oval shape twist (3/4 inch x 1 ½ inch). Hold the orange piece between thumb and forefinger, skin side facing down over top of the drink. Hold a lit match or lighter between the twist and the drink. Squeeze the orange towards the flame; the oils from the skin will spark as they pass through the flame, adding aroma and fruit essence to the drink.
Fruits – Berries
Skewer them, freeze them in ice cubes, or just toss them in ~ fresh or frozen berries are always a treat!
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Gooseberries
- Cranberries
- Strawberries
Fruits – Standard
You see them every day at the grocery store ~ now add them to your glass. Slice them and dice them ~ healthy, edible garnishes add wow! to your cocktail!
- Apples
- Pears
- Bananas
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
- Honeydew Melon
- Canteloupe
- Kiwis
- Peaches
Fruits – Exotic
Amaze your guests with a visually stimulating, exotic garnish.
- Coconuts
- Dragon Fruit
- Figs
- Guava
- Lychee
- Mango
- Passionfruit
- Papaya
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Starfruit
- Persimmon
Herbes & Spices
Aromatic and unique, herbs & spices can be crushed into a drink, or used as a garnish that tickles your senses.
- Mint
- Basil
- Thai basil
- Rosemary
- Edible Flowers
- Coriander
- Lemongrass
- Lemon Thyme
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Chili Peppers
- Peppercorns
- Ginger
- Lime Leaves
