Elegant Midnight Cocktail Garnishes (Printable)

Elevate midnight cocktails with elegant garnishes using fruits, herbs, chocolate shavings, and sparkling accents.

# What You 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 & Flowers

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

→ Sweets & Decorative

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

# Steps:

01 - Thinly slice the orange and lemon into rounds or half-moons. Extract the pomegranate seeds and set aside.
02 - Thread a raspberry, a pomegranate seed, and a mint leaf onto each cocktail pick. Dip glass rims in water or citrus juice, then coat with granulated sugar for a sparkling finish. Garnish each skewer or the drink surface with an edible rose petal or a few red currants.
03 - Create dark chocolate shavings using a microplane or vegetable peeler and lightly sprinkle them over the drinks. Optionally dust with edible glitter to enhance the midnight sparkle.
04 - Present immediately alongside your preferred cocktails for an elegant touch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in 15 minutes
  • Adds elegance and flavor to your cocktails
02 -
  • Switch raspberries for strawberries or blackberries as desired
  • Use unsprayed edible flowers only
03 -
  • Freeze fruit and herbs in ice cubes for a festive twist
  • Pairs beautifully with champagne gin-based or vodka-based cocktails
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