A New Twist

Cocktail garnishes that instantly give classic drinks a fresh look and flavor:
1. Caper Berries - place on stem in a martini
2. Kumquats - half and muddle in the bottom of rock drinks for citrus flavor & aroma
3. Basil - muddle instead of mint for mojito
4. Flaming Orange Peel - squeeze colored side of peel toward open flame: oils will ignite, showering the cocktail with smoke and sparks.
5. Spicy Sugar - a cayenne-spiked sugar rim heats up sweet-tart cosmo-styled drinks
6. Crystalized Ginger - in a Jack & Ginger of Moscow Mule
7. Lemongrass - place stalk in gin & tonic
8. Brandied Cherries - instead of maraschinos
9. Colored Salt - makes for a more vivid salted rim on margarita

-Bon Appétit