Bartenders guide – Citrus Peel Spirals

To make a spiral of citrus peel, use a parer or vegetable peeler to cut away the skin, working in a circular motion. Take care not to cut into the bitter pith.

Bartenders guide – Citrus Twists
To make a citrus twist, cut a thin slice of the citrus fruit crosswise and simply twist to serve on the side of a glass or in it.

Bartenders guide – Cocktail Sticks
If you choose to use wooden cocktail sticks for spearing through pieces of fruit and cherries, you must be aware that these are not re-usable.
On the other hand if you use plastic cocktail sticks, you can re-use it after washing and boiling.

Bartenders guide – Citrus Peel Knots
You can use strips of peel and carefully tie each strip into a knot.

Bartenders guide – Maraschino Cherries
These are the most widely used of decorations, as well as being available in multiple colors and flavors.

Bartenders guide – Straws
Straws are essential and go well with many cocktails. These of course, should not be re-used.

Bartenders guide – Frosting/Rimming
Margarita’s and other mixed drinks often call for the rim of the glass to be coated with sugar, salt or another powdered ingredient, which is known as “frosting” or “rimming”. The common method of doing this is to rub the rim of the glass with a slice of citrus fruit, and then dip the very edge of the rim into a small bowl of sugar or salt.