Bornika Das
March 22, 2024
Apart from decorating the Christmas tree, dressing our best, exchanging gifts and relishing delightful supper, what we enjoy the most is the wide range of cocktails. If you’re hosting a party, it is your responsibility to make the cocktails and garnish in such a way that your guests are impressed. One of the easiest yet beautiful ways to garnish is by using cocoa. Tap to know the different types of cocoa garnish ideas for cocktails this Christmas:
Lightly dust the surface of your cocktail with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. This simple yet elegant garnish adds a touch of chocolate and a visual element to your drink.
Combine cocoa powder with sugar to create a cocoa-sugar blend. Use this mixture to rim the edge of your glass for a sweet and chocolatey touch. This works well with dessert-style cocktails.
Shave dark chocolate using a grater or a peeler and sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the top of your cocktail. This garnish adds a decadent and luxurious appearance to the drink.
Crushed cocoa nibs can be sprinkled on the surface of your cocktail. Cocoa nibs provide a subtle crunch and a deep chocolate flavor. They work well with both sweet and savory cocoa cocktails.
Use a chocolate-covered or cocoa-dusted stick (such as a chocolate-covered pretzel stick) as a stirrer for your cocktail. It adds a fun and edible element to your drink.
Dip fruit slices (such as strawberries or orange slices) in melted chocolate and let them cool until the chocolate hardens. Use these cocoa-coated fruits as a garnish on the rim of the glass or as a skewer inside the cocktail.
Top your cocktail with a dollop of cocoa-infused whipped cream. Simply whip heavy cream with a bit of cocoa powder until soft peaks form. This garnish adds a creamy texture and an extra layer of chocolate flavor.