Pin It Elegant, flavorful garnishes to elevate midnight cocktails with a touch of romance and flair.
Switch raspberries for strawberries or blackberries as desired. Use unsprayed edible flowers only. For a festive twist, freeze fruit and herbs in ice cubes. Pairs beautifully with champagne, gin based, or vodka based cocktails.
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 with your favorite cocktails.
Pin It Pairs beautifully with champagne gin based or vodka based cocktails
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
Pin It Serve immediately with your favorite cocktails for the best experience
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits are used for these garnishes?
Pomegranate seeds, orange and lemon slices, raspberries, and optionally red currants are combined for fresh, vibrant flavors.
- → How do I create the sugared rim effect?
Dip glass rims in water or citrus juice, then coat with granulated sugar to add a sparkling finish.
- → Can the garnishes be customized?
Yes, you can swap raspberries for strawberries or blackberries, and use any unsprayed, edible flowers for decoration.
- → What tools are needed to prepare these garnishes?
A sharp knife, cutting board, cocktail picks or skewers, and a microplane or vegetable peeler for chocolate shavings.
- → Are these garnishes suitable for specific diets?
These garnishes are vegan and gluten-free, made from natural fruits, herbs, flowers, and chocolate.
- → How long does preparation take?
Preparation takes approximately 15 minutes, with no cooking involved.