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Cocktail garnishes are decorative ornaments that add character or style to a mixed drink, most notably to cocktails. [1] They are used to complement and enhance the flavors in a drink by stimulating the special nerve cells in the nose and mouth [2] A large variety of cocktail garnishes are used. Many rum -based cocktails, especially those with ...
A vodka martini is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth, a variation of a martini. A vodka martini is made by combining vodka, dry vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. The ingredients are chilled, either by stirring or shaking, then strained and served "straight up" (without ice) in a chilled cocktail glass.
Gibson (cocktail) Stir well in a shaker with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish and serve. The Gibson is a mixed drink made with gin and dry vermouth, and often garnished with a pickled onion. In its modern incarnation, it is considered a cousin of the ubiquitous martini, distinguished mostly by garnishing with an onion ...
John Daly (vodka, sweet iced tea, lemonade) Lemonade margarita (tequila blanco, Cointreau, and either frozen lemonade from concentrate or a naturally sweetened lemonade made of lemon juice, maple syrup or agave, and water) [53] [54] Lemonade rum punch (coconut rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, lemonade) [55]
Garnish (food) A gyro sandwich garnished with mint leaves. A garnish is an item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment accompanying a prepared food dish or drink. [1] In many cases, it may give added or contrasting flavor. Some garnishes are selected mainly to augment the visual impact of the plate, while others are selected ...
Garnish with lime slice. A cosmopolitan, or, informally, a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice . The cosmopolitan is a member of the Gimlet family of cocktails. Though often presented far differently, the cosmopolitan also bears a likeness in composition to the kamikaze ...
Mint julep. Made primarily with bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. Mojito. Made with white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, soda water, and mint. [30] [31] Moscow mule. Made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime.
Twist (cocktail garnish) A twist is a piece of citrus zest used as a cocktail garnish, generally for decoration and to add flavor when added to a mixed drink. There are a variety of ways of making and using twists. Twists are typically cut from a whole fresh citrus fruit with a small kitchen knife immediately prior to serving, [1] although a ...