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10 New Ways to Garnish Your Drinks

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Looking for a twist on the twist for your next get-together? Here are 10 unique garnish ideas to make your home bar's cocktails stand out.
Chef Name: Food Network Kitchen Full Recipe Name: 10 New Ways to Garnish Your Drinks Opener Talent Recipe: FNK Recipe: Food Networks Kitchenâ s 10 New Ways to Garnish Your Drinks Opener Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Dress Up Your Drinks

Reinvent your favorite cocktails with these 10 unique garnish ideas, including infused-salt rims, edible stir sticks and candied fruit.

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Chef Name: Ina Garten Full Recipe Name: Pink Grapefruit Margaritas & Infused Salt Talent Recipe: Ina Gartenâ s Pink Grapefruit Margaritas & Infused Salt, as seen on Barefoot Contessa FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Barefoot Contessa Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Infused Salt

Dress up your margaritas by rimming them with a custom-flavored salt. Use a food processor or mortar and pestle to grind coarse salt with complementary herbs or citrus zest. 

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Chef Name: Giada DeLaurentiis Full Recipe Name: Vodka Mojito & Herbed Iced Cubes Talent Recipe: Giada DeLaurentiisâ Vodka Mojito & Herbed Iced Cubes, as seen on Giada at Home FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Giada at Home Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Herbed Ice Cubes

Freezing garnishes in ice works particularly well in a large or spherical ice mold, but regular ice molds are fine, too. Use the herbs or citrus that would traditionally appear in the drink you're serving. 

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Chef Name: Ina Garten Full Recipe Name: French Martini & Edible Stir Sticks Talent Recipe: Ina Gartenâ s French Martini & Edible Stir Sticks, as seen on Barefoot Contessa FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Barefoot Contessa Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Edible Stir Sticks

Thread sprigs of hardy herbs (like rosemary or thyme) through cranberries, blueberries, raspberries or other spear-able fruit for a garnish that's both striking and delicious.

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Spice Sachet

Perfect for a glass of hot spiced cider. Wrap up a couple of complementary spices, like cloves and allspice, in a small square of cheesecloth, tie with string and clip to the side of your drink.

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Chef Name: Ina Garten Full Recipe Name: Mai Tai & Layered Ice Cubes Talent Recipe: na Gartenâ s Mai Tai & Layered Ice Cubes, as seen on Barefoot Contessa FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Barefoot Contessa Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Flavored Ice Cubes

Let your ice do triple duty: keep things cold, look pretty and add flavor as it melts into your cocktail. Freeze different colored juices or sodas for a fun effect.

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Chef Name: Ree Drummond Full Recipe Name: Mexican Punch & Scored Citrus Peel Talent Recipe: Ree Drummondâ s Mexican Punch & Scored Citrus Peel, as seen on The Pioneer Woman FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: The Pioneer Woman Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Scored Citrus Peel

Lightly score the outside of your citrus peel in a crosshatch pattern before peeling. The pattern will be pretty and functional — scoring it will help release the essential oils, which will flavor your drink. Use a sharp paring knife for the best results.

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Chef Name: Guy Fieri Full Recipe Name: Peach Martini & Boozy Fruit Talent Recipe: Guy Fieriâ s Peach Martini & Boozy Fruit, as seen on Guyâ s Big Bite FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Guyâ s Big Bite Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Boozy Fruit

Make your own maraschino cherries or other boozy fruit sans food coloring. Just soak your fruit in the liqueur of your choosing until you're satisfied with its flavor.

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Chef Name: Ina Garten Full Recipe Name: Lemon Drop Cocktail & Candied Fruits Talent Recipe: Ina Gartenâ s Lemon Drop Cocktail & Candied Fruits, as seen on Barefoot Contessa FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Barefoot Contessa Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Candied Fruits

Candied citrus wheels, ginger and even vegetables like fennel make interesting and delicious additions to your drinks. Run them through a toothpick to rest on top of your glass, or place a few at the bottom to soak up the alcohol for a rewarding treat.

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Chef Name: Sandra Lee Full Recipe Name: Lemon-Cucumber Cocktail & Cucumber Strips Talent Recipe: Sandra Leeâ s Lemon Cucumber Cocktail & Cucumber Strips, as seen on Foodnetwork.com FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Cucumber Strips

Long, thin strips of cucumber can be threaded onto a stir stick for a wavy, elegant and effortless decoration that lends refreshing notes to your drink. A mandoline or vegetable peeler will make this a cinch.

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Chef Name: Bobby Flay Full Recipe Name: Pomegranate Martinis & Herbed Lollipops Talent Recipe: Bobby Flayâ s Pomegranate Martinis & Herbed Lollipops, as seen on Boy Meets Grill FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, WINTER RECIPES/COCKTAILS/FNK VIDEOS Show Name: Boy Meets Grill Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network
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Homemade Lollipops

If you're up to the challenge, homemade lollipops make for an extra-special, playful garnish that doubles as a stirrer and snack. They can be flavored with fresh herbs or fruit extracts, and colored to match any theme. You can find a recipe here — no lollipop molds required.

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