14 Garnish cocktails you can make in minutes!
Elevate your drinking experience with our list of garnished cocktails that are not only visually stunning but also full of flavor! Perfect for any occasion, these drinks will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Don't miss out on these delightful concoctions, give them a try today!
Garnished Cocktails: A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate
Garnishes add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any drink, turning a simple beverage into a work of art. These cocktails are perfect for those who appreciate the finer details in life and enjoy savoring every sip. Here's what you can expect from these masterpieces:
The Art of Garnishing
Visual Appeal: Garnishes make your cocktails stand out, adding a pop of color and an extra layer of visual interest. These drinks will surely catch the eye and make a lasting impression.
Aromatic Experience: The addition of fresh herbs, fruits, or spices not only enhances the presentation but also adds a burst of aroma to your drinks, elevating the overall sensory experience.
Balanced Flavors: Garnishes play a crucial role in balancing the flavors of your cocktails. A well-chosen garnish can add a subtle hint of sweetness, bitterness, or acidity, creating a harmonious and satisfying taste.
When to Enjoy Garnished Cocktails
Special Occasions: Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or holiday celebration, garnished cocktails bring an extra touch of elegance and festivity to any event.
Date Nights: Impress your significant other with a beautifully garnished drink that shows you've put thought and care into crafting the perfect libation.
Cocktail Parties: Showcase your mixology skills and wow your guests with an array of stunning, garnished cocktails that are sure to be the talk of the party.
So go ahead, indulge in the art of garnished cocktails, and elevate your drinking experience to new heights. Cheers!
Apple Brandy Sour
The Apple Brandy Sour is a well-balanced cocktail, with a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. The apple brandy provides a rich, fruity taste, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing tang. The simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, making this cocktail a delightful and satisfying drink.
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Ingredients
- Apple brandy: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Egg white: 1
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Apple slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white
- Dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Add two dashes of Angostura bitters on top
- Garnish with an apple slice and a maraschino cherry
Cointreau Fizz
The Cointreau Fizz is a light, refreshing, and slightly sweet cocktail with a hint of tartness from the lime juice. The effervescence from the soda water adds a pleasant fizziness, while the Cointreau provides a subtle orange flavor.
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Ingredients
- Cointreau: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Soda water: 2 oz(60ml)
- Optional garnish: 1
Recipe
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add 1 oz of Cointreau to the glass.
- Add 0.5 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Top with 2 oz of soda water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with your choice of fruit, herbs, or edible flowers.
Harlem
The Harlem cocktail offers a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, with a hint of bitterness. The combination of citrus and sugar creates a refreshing and zesty taste, while the whiskey adds warmth and depth. The overall experience is smooth, with a pleasant lingering aftertaste.
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Ingredients
- Whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange peel: 1
- Garnish: 1 Maraschino Cherry
Recipe
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish: Express the orange peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then discard. Place a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and lay it across the rim of the glass.
Tie Me to the Bedpost
The Tie Me to the Bedpost cocktail is a harmonious blend of sweet, citrus, and nutty flavors, with a robust kick from the trio of spirits. The grenadine provides a sugary base, while the orange juice adds a refreshing zest. The overall taste is rich and indulgent, with a smooth finish.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Whiskey: 1 oz(30ml)
- Amaretto: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Orange slice: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Pour in the vodka, whiskey, amaretto, and orange juice.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a spoon so it settles at the bottom of the glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice on the rim.
Sunset in Paradise
The taste of Sunset in Paradise is a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. It's a refreshing, fruity concoction with a hint of citrus and a smooth, velvety finish.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Orange slice: 1
- Cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour 1.5oz of white rum, 2oz of orange juice, and 2oz of pineapple juice into the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour 0.5oz of grenadine into the glass. It will sink and create a beautiful color gradient.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry on top.
Grey Ghost
The Grey Ghost is a delicately sweet cocktail with a floral bouquet that gently unfolds on the palate. The effervescence of the Brut Champagne adds a refreshing crispness, balancing the soft violet and elderflower notes.
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Ingredients
- Crème de violette: 0.5
- St germain elderflower liqueur: 1
- Brut champagne: 5
- Edible flower: 1
Recipe
- Pour 0.5 oz of Crème de Violette into a chilled Champagne flute.
- Add 1 oz of St Germain Elderflower Liqueur.
- Gently top off with approximately 5 oz of Brut Champagne.
- Garnish with a single edible flower, placing it delicately on the surface of the drink.
Henny Sunrise
The Henny Sunrise offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and robust flavors. The grenadine provides a deep sweetness, while the sweet and sour mix adds a refreshing tartness. The Hennessy cognac delivers a smooth, oaky backbone with hints of vanilla and fruit.
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Ingredients
- Grenadine syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cola: 3 oz(90ml)
- Hennessy cognac: 2 oz(60ml)
- Sweet and sour mix: 3 oz(90ml)
- Orange slice: 1 slice
- Cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour 2 oz of Hennessy Cognac over the ice.
- Add 3 oz of sweet and sour mix.
- Slowly pour 3 oz of cola to maintain layering.
- Drizzle 1 oz of grenadine syrup over the concoction; it will sink and create the sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry on a cocktail stick.
Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini
This non-alcoholic Espresso Martini is rich and velvety, with a robust coffee flavor that's complemented by the aromatic spices of Seedlip Spice 94. It's slightly sweet with a deep, complex profile and a frothy top that adds a luxurious texture.
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Ingredients
- Seedlip spice 94: 1.5
- Chilled espresso: 1.25
- Light brown sugar rich syrup: 0.75
- Coffee beans: 3
- Espresso powder: Garnish
Recipe
- Combine 1 ½ ounces of Seedlip Spice 94, 1 ¼ ounces of chilled espresso, and ¾ ounces of light brown sugar rich syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker one-third with ice and shake vigorously to encourage aeration and avoid over-diluting the drink.
- Fine-strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Top the drink with excess foam from the strainer.
- Garnish with three coffee beans and dust with espresso powder over the top. Serve immediately.
Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde cocktail offers a delightful blend of sweet and sour notes, with the freshness of strawberries shining through. The vodka provides a clean, crisp base, while the lemon juice adds a zesty tang. The simple syrup rounds out the drink with a touch of sweetness, and the club soda introduces a fizzy element that makes the cocktail light and refreshing.
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Ingredients
- Strawberries: 3
- Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
- Fresh lemon juice: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Club soda: to top
- Ice: as needed
Recipe
- Muddle 2 strawberries in a cocktail shaker.
- Add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice, 3/4 ounce of simple syrup, and ice to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the mixture over ice into a highball glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with the final strawberry.
El Guapo
El Guapo is a symphony of flavors where the smoky undertones of mezcal dance with the bright, sweet notes of the El Corazon fruit puree. The tequila provides a robust foundation, while the lime juice adds a refreshing zest. The simple syrup rounds out the drink with a touch of sweetness, creating a well-balanced and invigorating cocktail.
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Ingredients
- Blanco tequila: 2 oz(60ml)
- El corazon fruit puree: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Simple syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Del maguey vida mezcal: 1 oz(30ml)
- Inverted 1/2 lime: 1
Recipe
- Rim a highball glass with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add the blanco tequila, El Corazon puree, simple syrup, and lime juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into the prepared highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an inverted 1/2 lime with the juice squeezed out (a lime boat).
- Fill the lime boat with the mezcal.
Mayahuel
The Mayahuel cocktail offers a smoky and complex flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and earthy notes. The espadin mezcal provides a robust base, while the triple sec adds a citrusy sweetness. Fresh lime juice brings a zesty tartness, and the raw agave nectar rounds it out with a subtle sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Espadin mezcal: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Triple sec: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Raw agave nectar: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Sal de gusano: Garnish
Recipe
- Rim a coupe glass with sal de gusano.
- Add 1.5 oz of espadin mezcal, 0.75 oz of triple sec, 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 0.25 oz of raw agave nectar to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared coupe glass.
Spring Fling
The Spring Fling is a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. The tequila provides a smooth, agave-based canvas, while the orange and pineapple juices add a fruity and slightly acidic dimension. The triple sec offers a subtle orange zest that complements the sweetness, and the lime wheel garnish adds a final zesty touch.
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Ingredients
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Tequila blanco: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: â…” oz
- Pineapple juice: â…” oz
- Triple sec: â…“ oz
- Lime wheel: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add 1â…“ oz of Tequila Blanco.
- Pour in â…” oz of orange juice and â…” oz of pineapple juice.
- Add â…“ oz of Triple Sec.
- Shake the mixture vigorously.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
Iron Ranger
The Iron Ranger cocktail offers a robust and warming taste from the high-proof bourbon, which is perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon juice and the tropical sweetness of the pineapple juice. The velvet falernum adds a touch of spice and sweetness, while the bitters provide a complex aromatic finish. The garnish of mint and cinnamon adds a refreshing and fragrant touch to this bold concoction.
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Ingredients
- Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Pineapple juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Velvet falernum: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Rich simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Tiki bitters: 2 dashes
- Mint: 1 bouquet
- Ground cinnamon: 1 pinch
Recipe
- Combine 2 oz. of bourbon, ¾ oz. of lemon juice, 1 oz. of pineapple juice, ½ oz. of velvet falernum, ½ oz. of rich simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Tiki bitters in a Hybrid Cocktail Shaker.
- Add ice and shake vigorously to chill.
- Strain the mixture into a Hybrid Cocktail Glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint bouquet and a generous grating of cinnamon over the top.
Puka Punch
The Puka Punch is a delightful medley of sweet, tangy, and tropical flavors with a robust kick from the rums. It's a complex drink where the honey's smooth sweetness complements the sharpness of the citrus, while the falernum adds a spicy undertone.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dark jamaican rum: 3 oz(90ml)
- Fresh orange juice: 3 oz(90ml)
- Pineapple juice: 3 oz(90ml)
- Passion fruit syrup: 3 oz(90ml)
- Honey mix (honey with hot water): 4tsp
- Falernum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Angostura bitters: 1dash
- 151 proof rum (optional): 3 oz(90ml)
- Pineapple slice: 1
- Orange wedge: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Prepare the honey mix: Combine 2 teaspoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of hot water and let it chill.
- Blend with ice: Add 1 1/2 cups of ice cubes into a blender and crush.
- Mix ingredients: Pour the white rum, dark Jamaican rum, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit syrup, chilled honey mix, falernum, and a dash of Angostura bitters into the blender.
- Blend: Blend everything on high speed until smooth.
- Garnish: Pour the mixture into a tall glass and slowly pour the 151-proof rum over the back of a spoon into the cocktail. Garnish with a pineapple slice, an orange wedge, and a maraschino cherry.
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