Smriti Dey
February 23, 2025
Garnishes play a pivotal role in the mojito cocktail experience, elevating its flavour profile – not only improvising the drink’s character but also offering an aroma. Placing on skewers, smudged over the rim or even topped over the drink – garnishes bring creativity in an easy-to-prep manner.
A quintessential garnish for a mojito cocktail, adding mint leaves in bundles, twisted sprigs or even frozen into ice cubes elevated the drink’s look and flavour.
Thin peels from lime, lemon or orange introduce a bright, tangy aroma when garnished on a mojito; it can also be infused into syrups or jellies, giving the drink texture and complexity before ornamentation.
Edible flowers like violets, pansies or marigolds add beauty and subtle floral notes to mojito cocktails; these blooms can also be crystallised for a sweet, crunchy texture that enhances the drink’s crisp flavour.
For a creative twist, consider using candied berries or berry jellies as garnish to elevate both, visual and taste profiles of the cocktail; macerate fresh berries with sugar for an added texture.
Cinnamon sticks, star anise or cloves introduce an aromatic layer to mojito cocktails that is uniquely smoky and brings depth; using them also releases subtle notes as they interact with the drink. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.