Save Elegant, flavorful garnishes to elevate midnight cocktails with a touch of romance and flair.
This recipe transforms simple ingredients into stunning garnishes that add a special touch to any cocktail occasion.
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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
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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 These garnishes have become a family favorite for festive evenings and special celebrations.
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Required Tools
Sharp knife cutting board cocktail picks or skewers microplane or vegetable peeler shallow plate for sugaring rims
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 25 Total Fat 1 g Carbohydrates 5 g Protein 0.5 g per serving
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These garnishes will effortlessly elevate your midnight cocktails making each sip memorable.
Recipe Questions
- → What fruits are used in these garnishes?
Pomegranate seeds, raspberries, orange and lemon slices, and optional red currants are used for vibrant colors and flavors.
- → How are the garnishes assembled?
Thread a raspberry, pomegranate seed, and mint leaf onto a cocktail pick, then decorate with edible rose petals or sugar rims for sparkle.
- → Can these garnishes be prepared ahead of time?
They are best assembled fresh but fruit and herbs can be prepped and stored briefly. Freezing in ice cubes adds a festive touch.
- → Are there any alternatives for the edible flowers?
Yes, unsprayed edible rose petals are recommended, but other edible flowers can be used if safe and unsprayed.
- → How do chocolate shavings enhance the garnishes?
Lightly sprinkled dark chocolate shavings add a subtle rich flavor and elegant appearance accompanying the fresh ingredients.
