How to Decorate a Cocktail

Harmony and balance are the two things to keep in mind when decorating a cocktail.

For short drinks: small maraschino cherries, black and green olives, lemon orange or lime peel.

For medium cocktails-decorations that are fruit., vegetable or herb based

*Decorations should be not only esthetically pleasing to the eye but also pleasing to the palate.

*For long drinks always serve with a straw to facilitate easy enjoyment of the drink.

*Avoid decorations that take are complicated.

*When using fruit or vegetables be sure to use ones that are not overly ripe

*Be sure to wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly if using the skin also.

*Give your drinks chromatic effects just by adding crushed ice, creams, colored liqueurs. These must also blend well with the taste of the drink.

*For a decorative effect, sprinkle powdered coffee, cocoa, nutmeg, cinnamon or shaved chocolate on top.

*For another effect, place glass in freezer before serving and decorate rim of glass with finely granulated sugar or salt.