DECORATING YOUR COCKTAILS

Decoration of a drink will normally consist of one or two fruit, herb, or cherry garnishes that either complement the flavour of the drink, contrast with the colour, or both.  It is important that you avoid overpowering the drink.  When garnishing with fruit, be careful with the size.  If it is too thin, it’s flimsy and uneventful.  A too-thick slice can unbalance the look and even flavour of the cocktail.

COCKTAIL UMBRELLA’S

A simple and effective way is by adding a cocktail umbrella which adds colour and vibrance to your daiquiri’s, which may be purchased
through us.

Straws

Straws are essential and go well with many cocktails. These, of course, should never be re-used.

We supply spoon straws in red, black and blue – packet of 50 -$3.00 or 100 – $6.00

or black cocktail straws – packet of 50 – $3.00 or packet of 100 – $5.00

So what are you waiting for? It is time for you to hire a cocktail machine in Melbourne? So give us a call today.

Citrus Twists

To make a citrus twist, cut a thin slice of the fruit crosswise and simply twist to serve on the side of a glass or in it.

Citrus Peel Spirals

To make a spiral of citrus peel, use a parer or vegetable peeler to cut away the skin, working in a circular motion. Take care not to cut into the bitter pith.

Citrus Peel Knots

Use strips of peel and carefully tie each strip into a knot.  Drop into the drink for a nice garnish.

Cocktail Sticks

These extremely useful wooden cocktail sticks are needed for spearing through pieces of fruit and cherries. These are not re-usable. Plastic cocktail sticks, however, are re-usable provided they are washed and boiled.

Frosting/Rimming

Margaritas and other mixed drinks often call for the rim of the glass to be coated with salt, sugar, or some other ingredient.  This is known as frosting or rimming.  The easiest way to do this is to rub the rim of the glass with a slice of citrus fruit and then dip the very edge of the rim into a small bowl filled with the sugar or salt.

Maraschino Cherries

You should always have a plentiful supply of red maraschino cherries to decorate your cocktails with. These are the most widely used of decorations, as well as being available in multiple colors and flavors.