the toppings in cocktails they are a fundamental aspect not only for those who drink but also for those who observe. In this article I will tell you about the main types of garnish for cocktails.
SEALS FOR COCKTAILS
Before going to deepen the main types of toppings for cocktails that can be used, it is good to explain some concepts.
BECAUSE THEY ARE IMPORTANT?
Seals are very important in several respects. If we consider the peel of citrus fruits in drinks such as the American and some of its peers, these not only serve as aesthetics but basically act as ingredients.
This is because the oils which are used, that is the most aromatic part of citrus fruits, manage to balance the taste of the drink, making the alcoholic part less aggressive.
EDIBILITY OF THE SEALS
A second fundamental aspect concerns edibility seals. Everything that is placed inside the glass must be edible.
FRUIT-BASED GASKETS
The main type of garnish for cocktails is the one based on the use of fruit. With fruit you can create various interesting decorations by for example cutting out the peel of citrus fruits with a knife.
FRESH AND DRIED FRUIT
In addition to citrus peel, it is easy to cut out simple slices or wedges that can decorate the drink you have decided to prepare. A very interesting aspect of dried fruit is that in addition to being particular and pretty to look at, it concentrates the sugars that have caramelized. The fruit thus turns out to have a sweeter taste after being dried.
SALT CRUST
The crust it is one of the most elegant decorations for a drink. Surely you will have seen a salt crust on the margarita but there are many other recipes that show its use and can also be made of sugar.
It is mainly used to create a contrast between the crusta itself and the drink that will be sipped.
The very interesting aspect of this garnish is the possibility of flavoring the salt itself with different spices. These in addition to giving a particular aroma to the garnishes also give color to the drink.
INNOVATIVE SEALS
In this last paragraph we talk about some innovative gaskets that are spreading a lot in the mixology field.
SMOKE BUBBLES
Among these are the bubbles containing smoke that are composed above the glass in which the drink is served. This type of decoration involves the use of a tool called Flavour blaster.
The Falvour blaster is a special gun that is loaded with bottles of liquid containing foaming agents of plant origin.
The bubbles will burst as soon as you place your lips over them to consume the drink. The flavored smoke will then be released.
FLOWERS
Another decoration very popular in recent times are the edible flowers that give color to each garnished drink. They are sold in trays containing different types of flowers or a single type.
