Elegant Midnight Cocktail Garnishes (Print Version)

Vibrant garnishes featuring pomegranate, citrus, mint, and chocolate add sparkle to your drinks.

# Components:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 small pomegranate
02 - 1 orange
03 - 1 lemon
04 - 1 small bunch fresh raspberries
05 - 1 small bunch red currants (optional)

→ Herbs & Flowers

06 - 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
07 - 8 to 10 unsprayed edible rose petals

→ Sweets & Decorative

08 - 1.76 ounces dark chocolate (70%), for shavings
09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon edible gold or silver glitter (optional)
11 - 8 to 10 cocktail picks or skewers

# Directions:

01 - Slice the orange and lemon thinly into rounds or half-moons. Remove the pomegranate seeds and set aside.
02 - Thread a raspberry, a pomegranate seed, and a mint leaf onto each cocktail pick for a vibrant skewer. Dip the rim of each glass in water or citrus juice, then coat with granulated sugar for a sparkling effect. Gently place an edible rose petal or a few red currants on each skewer or directly on the surface of the drinks.
03 - Use a microplane or vegetable peeler to create dark chocolate shavings and sprinkle lightly over the drinks. Dust with edible glitter for added midnight sparkle.
04 - Serve immediately alongside your favorite cocktails.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Vegan and gluten-free options
02 -
  • Use only unsprayed edible flowers
  • Freeze fruit and herbs in ice cubes for a festive twist
03 -
  • Switch raspberries for strawberries or blackberries as desired
  • Pair garnishes beautifully with champagne gin-based or vodka-based cocktails
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