Baisers de Minuit Garnishes (Printable Version)

Elegant fruit and herb garnishes with chocolate shavings add flair and romance to midnight cocktails.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1.8 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Slice the orange and lemon thinly into rounds or half-moons. Remove pomegranate seeds and set aside.
02 - Thread a raspberry, a pomegranate seed, and a mint leaf onto each cocktail pick. Dip the rim of each glass in water or citrus juice, then coat with granulated sugar. Place edible rose petals or red currants on each skewer or on the drink surface.
03 - Use a microplane or vegetable peeler to create dark chocolate shavings and sprinkle lightly over the drinks. Dust with edible glitter for added sparkle.
04 - Present the garnishes immediately alongside your preferred cocktails.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes
  • Perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets
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
  • Pair beautifully with champagne gin-based or vodka-based cocktails
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