5 Mint Julep Cocktail Garnishes That Make Your Drink Look Like Art
There is much more to garnishes than just aesthetic appeal. They alter the drink-making entirely. A mint julep cocktail isn't the same without one; it's like wearing sweatpants to a party. You're left with a boring drink since there is no focal point. However, adding the appropriate garnish—such as crushed ice, lemon peels, or fresh herbs with pretty aesthetics—improves the drink with more taste and looks. You're improving the scent as well as the flavour.
The secret ingredient that ties everything together is the garnish. Did you know? The way you drink it might even be influenced by elements like the glass's rim or the shape of the ice. Thus, don't skip the garnish as it makes you the host who makes the best drinks. Read more!
Mint Julep Cocktail: The Drink Making
The goal of the mint julep cocktail is to keep the presentation and taste crisp, chilled, and simple. Patience does make perfect drinks.
- In a glass, carefully muddle 5 ml of sugar syrup with fresh mint leaves.
- Over broken ice, add 15 ml of whisky and swirl gently until the glass frosts.
- Add more crushed ice on top, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
- For a classic look, serve it in a rocks glass or metal cup. Do not skip parts to make it quick.
5 Art Like Garnishes With Easy Steps For Mint Julep Cocktails
Make Your Drink Shine With Crushed Mint And Green Glitter
To make your drink stand out, sometimes the rim is all you need! You can make the mint julep cocktail brighter with edible green glitter and crushed mint. The glitter provides texture without masking the drink's clean flavour, and the crushed mint infuses the drink with a minty aroma.
Pro Tip: Fresh mint leaves should be thoroughly dried before being pulsed in a blender until they are fine but not powdery.
Here’s How To Make The Trendy Look:
- On a flat plate, combine one part edible green glitter and one part crushed mint.
- Use a citrus slice to massage the rim of a chilled julep cup.
- To put the rim into the mixture of mint and glitter, you need to press it down.
- Then, for a straightforward approach to preparing the beverage, tap off the excess with a gentle tap, completing the presentation.
Sugared Mint Leaf Flowers, Make It Green
The garnish is anything but basic. Sugared mint leaf blooms lend a beautiful, frosted texture to mint julep cocktails. The flower shape and the sugar coating create a miniature edible bouquet, giving each leaf a crystal-like sheen that interacts with the light. The faint crunch of sugar enhances the aroma and texture.
Here’s How To Make The Trendy Look:
- To create these, wash and dry fresh mint leaves.
- Using a tiny food brush, apply egg white or aquafaba to each side.
- After liberally scattering granulated sugar over the leaves, shake off excess.
- Using kitchen twine, crimp the stems together and press the leaves into flower shapes.
- On parchment, let them air dry for a few hours until crisp.
Fruit Tanghulu Skewers For A Seasonal Twist
In a single taste, fruit tanghulu adds crunch, drama, and shine. These candied fruit skewers, which are modelled after street snacks, add a sparkling element to mint julep drinks. Fruits like grapes, strawberries, or kiwi slices become glossy, crystalline bursts of colour after being coated in sugar.
Here’s How To Make The Trendy Look:
- They are made by threading fruits onto wooden skewers and then chilling them.
- With a little water added, melt sugar in a saucepan.
- After immediately dipping each skewer into the boiling syrup and letting any excess drip off, place them on parchment to chill.
- When it solidifies, you will hear a snap.
Honey Dried Citrus Skewers Add Extra Sweetness
Honey-dried citrus slices are the best option if you want your mint julep to have a more robust citrus flavour and a rustic appearance. When done correctly, they have a chewy, sweet-tart flavour and resemble stained glass.
Here’s How To Make The Trendy Look:
- Cut lemons or oranges into tiny rounds to make them.
- Put them on a baking dish lined with paper and brush each side with honey.
- They should be sticky and translucent after two to three hours of slow drying at a low temperature (around 100 degrees Celsius) in the oven.
- Put a few on a cocktail skewer.
Cinnamon Biscuit Stirrer, Part Treat- Part Tool
Cinnamon biscuit stirrers are a tool with taste, not just a garnish. A cinnamon-spiced biscuit adds a buttery note that goes well with the crisp taste of a mint julep cocktail. As you stir, it gradually softens, adding a hint of spice to each blend.
You may either attach it to the side with a mint sprig for support or place it standing inside the glass against the ice. In addition to adding texture, aroma, and surprise. "Wait, can I eat that?" is a question that guests will undoubtedly ask.
Here’s How To Make The Trendy Look:
- Get your favourite cinnamon biscuits (store-bought works just fine if you're in a hurry) and use them to make a cinnamon biscuit stirrer.
- When they're ready, cut or break one into a form that will fit your glass nicely.
- Make sure it's not too crumbly because you want it to be sturdy enough to stir without crumbling.
Summing Up…
Making the drink is not the end of the recipe! Serving and presentation round out the whole drink. The garnish, the glass, and even the arrangement on the table are all part of the plan that one should not ignore.
Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
