This document discusses cocktail and mocktail garnishes. It notes that garnishes are decorative elements that add flavor and style to drinks. The six most common cocktail garnishes are listed as maraschino cherries, stuffed olives, lime wedges, lemon wedges, orange slices, and whipped cream. Citrus garnishes like lemon and lime are particularly good additions because they provide acidity and aromatic oils. Other garnish types mentioned include herbs, leaves, fruits, vegetables, purees, sauces, and syrups. The document provides tips for garnishing mocktails by rimming the glass with citrus or dipping in water before adding the non-alcoholic drink.
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Cocktail Mocktail Garnishing
This document discusses cocktail and mocktail garnishes. It notes that garnishes are decorative elements that add flavor and style to drinks. The six most common cocktail garnishes are listed as maraschino cherries, stuffed olives, lime wedges, lemon wedges, orange slices, and whipped cream. Citrus garnishes like lemon and lime are particularly good additions because they provide acidity and aromatic oils. Other garnish types mentioned include herbs, leaves, fruits, vegetables, purees, sauces, and syrups. The document provides tips for garnishing mocktails by rimming the glass with citrus or dipping in water before adding the non-alcoholic drink.
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Cocktail & Mocktail Garnishes
Bar service should be executed in
accordance with prescribed standards and with graciousness to insure customer satisfaction. For a faster and more efficient bar service, mis-en-place requirements: Bar stock, tools, equipment, cocktail & mocktails garnishes, etc. must ready before the start of operations. Cocktail & Mocktails garnishes are decorative ornaments that add character or style to a mixed drink, most notably to cocktails. They are used to complement and enhance the flavors in a drink by stimulating the special nerve cells in the nose and mouth A large variety of cocktail garnishes are used. Most cocktails aren't complete without a garnish. Not only do garnishes add a bit of flair, but the right garnish can help take your drink to the next level with a new layer of flavor. You can try a number of easy garnishes to add flare and flavor to your cocktails. Citrus Cocktail Garnishes Citrus garnishes are not only good for that extra bit of acid the juice can add to a cocktail, but also because of the stunning aromatic essential oils in their peels. A citrus garnish will complement most spirits, from gin and tequila to vodka and even the odd rum drink, particularly those with a citrus component like a Dark 'n Stormy. There are six main cocktail garnishes. They are: 1. Maraschino cherries, 2. stuffed olives, 3. limes wedges, 4. lemons wedges, 5. orange slices and 6. whipped cream. “Every bar should have at least these garnishes”. Types of Garnish Herbs and Leaves. Many green leaves and herbs are used for garnishing purposes. ... Roots and Greens. Most of the time, greens are used as side salads on platters to fill up the empty space. Edible Flowers Fruits and Vegetables Purees Sauces and Syrups Lemon Decoration on Glasses Salmon Canapés with a Cream Garnish How do you garnish a mocktail? For most drinks, you can moisten the rim of the glass with a wedge of lime, lemon, or orange--or dip your finger in water and rub it around the edge. Dip the glass into a shallow dish filled with the garnish. Carefully pour in the cocktail without filling it to the brim. Stir sticks, paper parasols, maraschino cherries: garnishes make a drink more festive, whether they're cocktails or mocktails. Garnishing the Glass Drink garnishes complement or contrast flavors. They should either hint at what's in the recipe (mint and lime garnishing a mojito) or bring out a flavor in the drink (like salt contrasting with the tart, herbal flavors in a margarita).