Baisers de Minuit Garnishes (Printable)

Flavorful garnishes combining fruit, herbs, and decorative touches to enhance midnight drinks.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 and Flowers

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

→ Sweets and Decorative

08 - 50 grams 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 to create vibrant garnishes.
03 - Dip the rim of each glass in water or citrus juice, then apply granulated sugar for a sparkling effect.
04 - Place an edible rose petal or a few red currants on each skewer or directly on the surface of the drinks.
05 - Use a microplane or vegetable peeler to shave dark chocolate and sprinkle lightly over the drinks.
06 - Dust cocktails with edible gold or silver glitter for a touch of midnight sparkle.
07 - Present the garnishes alongside your preferred beverages without delay.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Perfect for enhancing cocktail presentation
02 -
  • Use unsprayed edible flowers only
  • Pairs beautifully with champagne gin-based or vodka-based cocktails
03 -
  • Freeze fruit and herbs in ice cubes for a festive twist
  • Switch raspberries for strawberries or blackberries as desired
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