As the festive lights begin to illuminate the night and joyful melodies fill the air, we can’t forget about the scents and flavours that make everything feel like Christmas. From the warmth of cinnamon-spiced classics to the sour and zesty notes of cranberry creations, bars, and pubs across the country play an essential role in creating that magical atmosphere. But there are lots of smaller elements that contribute a lot to the holiday mood. In honour of them, here are some beautiful garnish ideas that will elevate the festive experience and transform your bar into a winter wonderland of flavours and visual delights.
Cloves
- Studded Citrus Wedges: Insert cloves into orange or lemon wedges for a visually striking and aromatic garnish. These can be added to hot beverages like mulled wine.
- Cloved Apple Slices: Garnish warm apple-based cocktails, such as spiked apple cider or apple brandy drinks, with thinly sliced apples studded with cloves.
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- Garnish Tweezers 300mm
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- Bartenders Chopping Board – White
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- Bar Knife
Ginger
- Candied Ginger Sticks: Skewer candied ginger pieces on cocktail picks for a sweet and spicy garnish. These work well in ginger-infused cocktails or beverages with a citrusy base.
- Ginger Rim: Rim cocktail glasses with finely chopped crystallised ginger mixed with sugar for a flavourful and textured edge.
Star Anise
- Floating Star Anise: Allow whole star anise to float on the surface of cocktails, such as hot toddies or spiced rum beverages.
- Star Anise Swirl: Skewer a few star anise pods and use them to stir drinks. This adds a unique aromatic touch as the anise releases its fragrance with each stir
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- Swirl Pick Clear 3 1/2″
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- 3 1/2″ Clear Prism Pick
Dried Fruit
- Dried Fruit Skewers: Thread a mix of dried fruits onto cocktail picks or skewers for a delightful and colourful touch.
- Dried Fruit Float: Drop a few pieces of rehydrated dried fruit into the drink. This works particularly well in cocktails with a sweeter profile, adding a chewy and flavoursome element.
