Eco-Friendly Cocktails: Recyclable Garnishes For Sustainable Drinks
In the modern world, where sustainability is a top priority for many companies to enhance the environmental impact which must be followed in Food & Beverage Industry. also specially . Zero waste cocktail garnishes is the only way to attain the eco-friendly attempt in different restaurants and bars. These environmentally friendly garnishes not only enhance the taste and attractiveness of cocktails, parallely it also contributes a sustainable service atmosphere.
Some of the actual and imaginary garnish ideas which can be implemented for cocktails as garnish purpose:
- Citrus Twist:
After juicing lemons, limes, oranges, or grapefruits, give the peels a second chance at life through applying them as garnishes. Cocktails can benefit from the scent and taste boost that citrus twists provide, all with less waste. To produce complex twists that garnish the rim of glasses or float elegantly in drinks, try using a channel knife or citrus zester.
- Herbaceous Elegance:
Various fresh herbs like mint, rosemerry, thyme, basil, coriander can be crushed to release the essential oil from it. These oil or scents can be used as an ingredient for improving the aroma and flavor while making cocktails. In addition to that, these fresh herbs should be purchased locally or grown on-site which can be considered as farm to fresh activity and will reduce the carbon footprint as well.
- Fruit Skewers:
Leftover fruit pieces from range of fruits like - orange, melon, grape, kiwi, cherry, etc.can be easily arranged on a bamboo skewer or on a wood skewer and can be used as a garnish for drinks. This will not only provide an aesthetic, colourful and attractive look for the drink but also it will be a good zero waste sustainable practice.
- Edible Flowers:
Use edible flowers as garnishes to bring the beauty of nature to cocktails' presentation. Edible flowers that can garnish drinks include chamomile, pansies, violets, and nasturtiums. Use the flowers sparingly to add a touch of elegance to cocktails, but make sure they are free of pesticides and safe to eat.
- Dehydrated Delights:
Excess fruit slices for garnish can be dehydrated naturally or burnt through blow torch can be used for garnish of beverages. These innovative garnishes can be stored for a longer period of time.
- Frozen Fruit Infusions:
Cut the extra piece of fruits into cubes and freeze those cubes with fruit juices or water. These cubes has a long shelf life and can be used in cocktails instead of ice, which will not provide the flavor but also enhance the taste of the beverage.
Mixologists can aesthetically create eco-friendly drinks for guests and make them feel amazing with these new tricks which will eventually lead to a greener future.