Garnishes Flashcards

Which garnishes go with which drinks? This deck will introduce you to the basics of garnishes and where they are needed.

1
Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Celery

A

Cut into sticks for Bloody Marys

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Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Cinnamon

A

As a spice for specialty coffee, or in stick form to stir and flavor hot drinks

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Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Green cocktail olives

A
  • Olives soaked in salt water, sometimes stuffed with red peppers and/or almonds
  • For Martinis
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4
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Elaborate on the following garnish:

Lemons

A

Cut into wedges, slices, wheels, or twists, common with club soda

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Elaborate on the following garnish:

Limes

A
  • Cut into wedges, slices, wheels, or twists
  • Common with tonic water, cranberry juice and/or rum
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6
Q

Name a few drinks that would require a lime garnish.

A

Cape Codder, Cosmopolitan, Rum Sour

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7
Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Maraschino cherries

A

Sweet, almond flavored cherries in sugar syrup

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Q

Name a few drinks that would require a Maraschino cherry garnish.

A

Tropical drinks, Collins drinks, Manhattan

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9
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Elaborate on the following garnish:

Mint

A

Spearmint leaves

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10
Q

Name drinks that require mint.

A

Mint Juleps, Mojitos, special martinis

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Elaborate on the following garnish:

Nutmeg

A

Spice, for specialty coffee

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Elaborate on the following garnish:

Oranges

A

Cut into slices or wheels

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13
Q

Name a few drinks that require an orange garnish.

A

Martini variations, Sours, tropical drinks

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14
Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Pearl onions

A

Small onions

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15
Q

Name a mixed drink that uses pearl onions.

A

Gibson

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16
Q

Elaborate on the following garnish:

Pineapple

A

Cut into spears, slices, and chunks

17
Q

Name drinks that use pineapple.

A

Mai Tai, Pina Colada, Planter’s Punch

18
Q

Can you use canned pineapple in a drink?

A

No, it must be fresh