The Garnish
by Rachel Mulder
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oils while not
overpowering it
with all of the juice.
Some bartenders
have taken the concept
of “latte-art” to the
cocktail scene and can
create shapes and designs
using the foam on the top
of certain drinks. Some
use seasonal herbs and
vegetation as inspiration for
their drinks. The cocktail list
at a high-quality place changes
seasonally like the menu at a
fine restaurant. Some use flowers
as garnish to add a graceful and
feminine appeal. That being said,
these drinks aren’t exclusively for
woman, they oftentimes contain
more alcohol than “manly” drinks.
“Garnishing can make or break
A friend of mine told me that men
sometimes send a drink back without
a drink. The wrong flavor can throw
trying it because it’s pink. My advice
off the balance. The wrong color or
is don’t be so insecure.
Garnishments aren’t limited to
shape can detract from the beauty.”
the rim. Even ice can be a garnish.
The popular spheres and perfectly
Everyone is familiar with the lime wedge on a gin and tonic
cubic, clear crystals have made a huge
or the celery in a Bloody Mary. These drinks wouldn’t be the
difference in presentation. The improved
same without them. Try replacing the lime with cucumber in a
appearance is amplified by the fact that
Hendrick’s gin and tonic and you have an entirely new experience;
the quality and shape of the ice can
still refreshing but cool and more nuanced. Bloody Mary’s have
change the taste of the drink. Differe