A whiskey sour, served in acoupe glass, is garnished with a spiral oflemon peel and twomaraschino cherries on a cocktail pick, along with drops ofbitters swirled into the foam (from egg white) atop the drink.Alime peel "twist" for a garnish adds an elegant touch to this Martini
They are used to complement and enhance the flavors in a drink by stimulating the special nerve cells in the nose and mouth[2]
A large variety of cocktail garnishes are used. Manyrum-based cocktails, especially those with fruit flavors, tend to be decorated withtropical-themed garnishes or slices of fruit.Tequila-based drinks favor limes and othercitrus fruits.Gin- andvodka-based drinks tend toward garnishes with a more dignified flair (olives, onions, or possibly a citrus twist or a single maraschino cherry), unless they are variations of a fruity rum-based drink.Whiskey- andbrandy-based drinks tend toward minimal garnishment, if any.Restaurant chains andhotelbars tend to use larger and more ostentatious garnishes, andneighborhood bars tend to go the other extreme.[citation needed]
Some garnishes are essential to completing the recipe, as in the case of the olive in theMartini, themaraschino cherries in theQueen Mary and theManhattan, or the onion in theGibson. Another reason for garnishes is to make cocktails more "camera ready" so that when photos are taken for the press or social media, different drinks will not look so much alike.[3]
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