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These are the best garnishes for your gin & tonic and gin cocktails!
May 13, 2022
If you’ve always been impressed with fancy garnishes at your favourite bar, then these are the garnish tips and tricks to know about. We know the power of a fabulous garnish here at Craft Gin Club - so it’s only right we share our know-how!
Not only do they quickly upgrade your gin cocktail or gin and tonic, but they add a lovely taste too. Don’t be put off by the knowledge needed to create them - our easy video how-tos below will make gorgeous garnishes light work!
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Whether you want something tropical to symbolise the beginning of summer or fancy growing your very own garnishes - we’ve got you covered.
And if you’ve lost your garnish mojo? Trust us when we say there’s so much more to gin and tonics than a slice of lime or lemon. Give these garnish ideas a go, and we’re sure you’ll be whipping them up whenever a gin and tonic opportunity arises!
The best garnishes for gin cocktails:
3 easy cocktail garnishes
You might think the above gorgeous gin garnishes have been created at a fine establishment, but we’re showing you how to make them yourself! From a lemon twist (that looks ace on a Lemon Curd Gimlet), a blackberry and rosemary skewer, or a cucumber wiggle, you’ll take your cocktails to a whole other level!
Grow your own garnishes
Growing your very own garnishes at home will give you the freshest flavours available, but you’ll also seriously impress your gin pals. Whatever space you’ve got - from an allotment to a windowsill - there’s a garnish you can grow!
Find out more about growing your own garnishes here!
Strawberry heart garnish
Making a cocktail for a loved one or best friend? Why not add a little romance to your cocktail or gin and tonic with this cute strawberry heart garnish. It's super quick to make but looks really pretty - especially on a pink or red cocktail!
The best summer cocktail garnish ideas
Whether you’re making summery gin cocktails or just want to nod towards the tropics with your Friday night G&T, then get a load of these summer garnish ideas. From lychee to coconut chips, they’ll add great taste and sophistication to your drink.
Click here to discover summer garnish ideas!
Orange leaf garnish
It may look like a swanky garnish from a top bar, but fear not - all you need is a sharp knife and an orange (we promise it's not as complicated as it looks). We can’t think of a better way to use up orange peel, than to sit beautifully in your G&T!
Maraschino cherry garnish
Fancy rich, boozy, and sophisticated garnish for your ginny cocktails? Look no further than maraschino cherries. The hardest part is waiting for the cherries to infuse for a few weeks before eating them…Learn how to make your own maraschino cherries here!
Rhubarb ribbon garnish
Add a touch of spring to your cocktail sharpish with this pretty rhubarb ribbon. It's super simple to make but looks really pretty (and adds a lovely tart hint of rhubarb to your drink!).
15 unusual garnishes to try
You might not have considered these garnishes before, but they’re some of our go-to garnishes now… and seeing as a survey* found that 24% of cocktail drinkers would like to experiment more with new garnishes, check out these experimental garnishes that will really accentuate your next ginny tipple.
Take a look at these unusual garnish ideas here!
