Citrus twists the twisted zest of citrus fruits – Celery rib used traditionally for a Bloody Mary – Sprigs of fresh herbs rosemary, thyme and mint are common – Kiwi fruit half or full slices – Chocolate powder sprinkled on top of the finished drink – Whole strawberries or sliced strawberries (sometimes chocolate-dipped) – Nutmeg as above – A range of other products can be added to different, more modern cocktails coffee – beans, liquorice sticks, jelly beans, jelly babies. Edible flowers Flowers are sometimes used as garnishes both as heads floating in drinks, or frozen in – an ice block which is placed into the drink but some flowers are poisonous so some – venues avoid them. Edible flowers include: Nasturtiums Marigold Borage Ranunculus Primrose Rose Crystallised poppies. Cocktail decorations These are commercially prepared decorations that cost money. They are not food-based (they are inedible) and include:
Citrus twists – the twisted zest of citrus fruits Celery rib – used traditionally for a Bloody Mary Sprigs of fresh herbs – rosemary, thyme and mint are common Kiwi fruit – half or full slices Chocolate powder – sprinkled on top of the finished drink Whole strawberries – or sliced strawberries (sometimes chocolate-dipped) Nutmeg – as above A range of other products can be added to different, more modern cocktails – coffee beans, liquorice sticks, jelly beans, jelly babies. Edible flowers Flowers are sometimes used as garnishes – both as heads floating in drinks, or frozen in an ice block which is placed into the drink – but some flowers are poisonous so some venues avoid them. Edible flowers include: Nasturtiums Marigold Borage Ranunculus Primrose Rose Crystallised poppies. Cocktail decorations These are commercially prepared decorations that cost money. They are not food-based (they are inedible) and include:
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