Save Elegant, flavorful garnishes to elevate midnight cocktails with a touch of romance and flair.
This recipe brings a luxurious touch to cocktail hour with natural, beautiful garnishes I love sharing with friends at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fruits: 1 small pomegranate, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 small bunch of fresh raspberries, 1 small bunch of red currants (optional)
- Herbs & Flowers: 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, 8–10 edible rose petals (unsprayed)
- Sweets & Decorative: 50 g dark chocolate (70%), for shavings, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp edible gold or silver glitter (optional), 8–10 cocktail picks or skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit:
- Slice the orange and lemon thinly into rounds or half-moons. Remove pomegranate seeds and set aside.
- Arrange the garnishes:
- 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 a little water or citrus juice, then into granulated sugar for a sparkling effect. Carefully place an edible rose petal or a few red currants on each skewer or directly on the drinks surface.
- For a luxurious touch:
- Use a microplane or vegetable peeler to make dark chocolate shavings sprinkle lightly over the drinks. Dust with edible glitter for added midnight sparkle.
- Serve immediately:
- Serve immediately with your favorite cocktails.
Save My family loves gathering around the table as we craft these elegant garnishes each year for our holiday cocktail celebrations.
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens. Always confirm flowers are edible and unsprayed. Check chocolate labels for traces of nuts or dairy if allergies are a concern.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, cocktail picks or skewers, microplane or vegetable peeler, shallow plate for sugaring rims
Nutritional Information
Calories: 25, Total Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 0.5 g per serving
Save These garnishes add a stunning and flavorful finishing touch guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I prepare the fruit for garnishes?
Slice orange and lemon thinly into rounds or half-moons and remove pomegranate seeds for threading onto picks.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients in these garnishes?
Yes, raspberries can be swapped for strawberries or blackberries, and red currants are optional for added color.
- → What is the best way to add sparkle to the presentation?
Dip glass rims in citrus juice and sugar for a sparkling effect, then dust garnishes lightly with edible glitter if desired.
- → Are there any tools recommended for making these garnishes?
A sharp knife, cutting board, cocktail picks, and a microplane or vegetable peeler for chocolate shavings will make preparation easier.
- → How should I handle edible flowers in the garnishes?
Use only unsprayed, edible rose petals and confirm their safety before adding to drinks.