Everyone, even the most novice bartender, can decorate an alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail. A small simple fruit decoration can not only improve the appearance of the drink, but also make it more interesting in taste.
Almost all decorations for alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are divided into organic (edible) and inorganic. Inedible decorations are most often used to create exotic cocktails and can be presented in the form of umbrellas, sticks, straws and swizzle sticks.
Every person who is fond of the cocktail theme can create edible decorations on their own using a knife (pill) and various fruits and berries. It is very easy to create decorations from citrus zest - orange, lemon and lime zest are especially popular. For example, a twist - a long, narrow strip of zest, curled with a regular spoon, can be a highlight for classic cocktails. In general, zest as a type of cocktail decor suggests a lot of room for imagination. You can decorate not only the edge, but also the stem of the glass, put the sliced zest inside the cocktail. In addition, rubbing the zest, which emits aromatic oils, and then running the lighter along the edge of the glass, can create the effect of sparks flying from the drink.
Another popular garnish for a drink is whole berries (cherries, strawberries, cherries) or pieces of fruit and berries. They not only add some zest to cocktails, but also give a light aroma and taste. The most popular member of the family is maraschino cherry (infused in a strong alcoholic drink).
Decorating a cocktail along the edge of the glass with sugar or salt is easy enough: first, you need to soak the edge with lemon or lime juice, and then add salt or sugar (many bartenders experimentally add red pepper, cinnamon, burnt sugar and other decorative elements to the mixture).
It should be remembered that any decoration should be combined with the cocktail itself, its color temperature, taste and type of glass.
