5 Edible Cocktail Garnishes

It's all in the details

Serve your homemade cocktails with these fancy edible garnishes that are super easy to make.

Cucumber ribbons

For a simple and elegant garnish, slice Iranian cucumber into thin strips lengthwise using a knife or a mandoline. Pour the cocktails into tall glasses, then place 2-3 strips of cucumber around the rim of the glass.

Burnt orange peel

This classic flavor-enhancing trick is sure to impress. Start by cutting out a coin-sized circle of orange peel. Then, light a match and hold it a few inches from the cocktail. Hold the peel over the cocktail (orange side facing the flame) and squeeze it between your thumb and index finger to release the oils. Once the flame flares, drop the peel into the drink or rub it around the rim of the glass.

Lemon Twist

For best results, use a lemon peeler—a bartender's tool with a V-shaped blade—to cut perfect lemon spirals. Hold the lemon in one hand and, with the other, run the peeler along the rind, gradually twisting the citrus. You'll create a spiral of fragrant lemon peel that will decorate the rim of your glass.

Pomegranate seeds

Bright red pomegranate seeds look beautiful on the surface of a rosé cocktail. Garnish each glass with 1-2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds for a quick and easy garnish.

Melon balls

For this fun holiday decoration, use a melon baller to cut out perfect balls from cantaloupe or several different colored melons. Then, arrange 3-4 balls in a glass and top with fresh mint leaves for a vibrant contrast.





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