Fresh garnishes are easy to make at home with just a kitchen knife and a vegetable peeler. Fresh ingredients work best for garnishes because they provide the best possible color, flavor and aroma. The ...

Something is taking root in mixology. Bartenders are increasingly growing their own cocktail additions and foraging for inspiration and ingredients. The slow food movement has reached the cocktail ...

Not only can a well-placed cocktail garnish make a drink look and feel fancy, the right choice can enhance the liquid that is poured into your glass. We spoke to Justin Lavenue, master mixologist and ...

It arrives and you have to admit, it’s gorgeous, towering with fruit slices, flowers, and herb sprigs as artfully composed as ...

Upgrade your garnishes with tips from bartenders around the country to make your cocktails stand out at parties this season. “A garnish needs to enhance the drinking experience,” says Ian Alexander, ...

There will always be olives. But what about crystallized flowers or a charred spice pod? Credit... Supported by By Ella Quittner T’s 2024 Summer Entertaining Issue is a guide to celebrating the season ...

The home bartender’s guide to growing mint, basil, and beyond for garden-fresh drinks. Something is taking root in mixology. Bartenders are increasingly growing their own cocktail additions and ...

Garnishes elevate every drink. They immediately make cocktails look better, but besides the aesthetics, they usually also enhance the flavor and make the whole cocktail-drinking experience more ...