Tropical Escape

It wouldn’t be a tropical drink without a fruit garnish! Here’s how to garnish your cocktail like a pro

1. For a simple twist, use a vegetable peeler or bartender’s channel knife to remove a thin strip of zest with as little of the pith as possible. Twist it around your finger for that classic spiral shape.
2. For a wedge, start by cutting off the ends of any citrus fruit, then slice it into manageable, finger-width pieces—it should be easy for the drinker to squeeze a fruit wedge into their cocktail. You can also cut a slit in the middle of the wedge so it can sit nicely on the rim of the glass.
3. For small, round fruits like cherries, berries or lychees, don’t overthink it. Just remove any large seeds or pits and spear them onto a cocktail stick.