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How to Garnish Cocktails Creatively?
MOREHow to Garnish Cocktails Creatively: Elevate Your Drinks with Style
Step 1: Assess the Cocktail
Consider
the flavor profile, ingredients, and presentation of the cocktail. A
garnish should complement and enhance the overall experience.
Step 2: Choose Fresh Ingredients
Opt for fresh, high-quality garnish ingredients. Citrus twists, herbs, berries, and edible flowers are popular choices.
Step 3: Use the Right Tools
Invest
in a sharp paring knife, zester, or channel knife for precise and
creative cuts. Garnish tools add finesse to your presentation.
Step 4: Experiment with Citrus Twists
Master
the art of citrus twists. Use a zester or knife to create spirals,
twists, or even intricate shapes. Express the oils over the drink for
added aroma.
Step 5: Utilize Herb Sprigs
Herbs like mint,
basil, and rosemary add freshness and fragrance. Use herb sprigs as a
simple and elegant garnish, or span them across the glass for a dynamic
look.
Step 6: Explore Edible Flowers
Edible flowers, like
violets or nasturtiums, bring vibrancy and a touch of whimsy. Ensure the
flowers are pesticide-free and safe for consumption.
Step 7: Play with Fruit Skewers
Thread
small fruit pieces onto skewers for a playful and functional garnish.
Consider complementary flavors, and adjust the size based on glassware.
Step 8: Rim Glasses Creatively
Experiment
with rimming glasses using sugar, salt, or spice blends. Wet the rim
with citrus juice, then dip it into the chosen rimming ingredient for a
decorative touch.
Nutdriver
- Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur 2 tsp
- Vodka 6 cl
- Orange Juice 12 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
Nutdriver Ingredients
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur,Vodka,Orange Juice,
Nutdriver Recipe
Pour ingredients into the glass. Add ice and stir.
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
Hazelnut Liqueur is a nutty liqueur produced from hazelnuts macerated in neutral spirits and/or brandy and has a sweet nutty flavour similar to almond flavour liqueurs like Amaretto.
Frangelico is one of the most renowned Hazelnut Liqueur brands coming out of Italy and the other budget brand is DeKuyper.Vodka
Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .
You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.
Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails
Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health
Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, one cup contains twice the daily recommended value. Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps fighting the common cold. The folate in Orange juice supports healthy fetal development. It is low calory and thus is already a qualified alternative to cola fizz in your cocktail if you want to keep your drinks acceptably healthy.
Orange Juice being citrus and naturally sweet and sour, it literally goes with almost any liquor, and of course Vodka being neutral, the best known pairing is with Vodka. But goes well with Dark Rum too, and you get the Planter's Punch, mix it with Champagne and you have made a mimosa, or with tequila to make a tequila sunrise.
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About Us
Neel B and Mani, we are a team of two, from Calcutta, India. We are professional software engineers and passionate cocktail enthusiasts. We built this app because we saw a need for a more comprehensive and user-friendly way to find cocktails and bartending recipes. We hope you enjoy using our app as much as we enjoyed making it!We decided to use our technology skills to help others who were in the same position as us and wanted to experiment with making cocktails at home but didn\u2019t know where to start. We have been working together for more than two years and has managed to collect an extensive library of recipes as well as tips and tricks for making the perfect cocktail.
Neel B is an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer and martial arts and fitness enthusiast. He is an avid reader, compulsive doodler, and painter. His love for cocktails arises from the art in it and the history that traces the ups and downs of modern civilisation over centuries.
Maniis an ERP and SaaS developer and architect by day and a cocktail enthusiast in her leisure. She holds a Masters in Computer Application and Programming. In addition to writing stories on the history of cocktails and alcohol, she has a special interest in cocktails in literature. She believes that the perfect cocktail can make any moment special.