Style your drink to make the perfect cocktail

BRING the bar to you this summer with these simple at-home cocktail styling tips, to make in the sunshine. Are you ready to take your garnish game to the next level? Whether you’re planning a garden party with friends or summer brunch with family, mastering the art of cocktail garnish will help level up your hosting skills.

Food stylist Jenny Brown from recipe box Gousto shares her garnishing tips to serve up sharp-looking cocktails that are a cut above the rest.

From a lemon twist to a cucumber ribbon, this guide will make your cocktail creations perfectly instagrammable with ingredients you already have.

If you’re planning to shake up a Margarita, then you might be thinking about garnishing it with a salted rim. It’s an easy way to add a decorative touch to your cocktails (as well as highlighting the contrasting flavours in the cocktail).

First, using lemon or lime moisten the rim of the glass, pour salt or sugar into a dish and dip the edge of the glass to create an even coat. It’s quick, sophisticated and adds tons of flavour to your drink.

Jenny’s garnishing tip: “If you don’t enjoy salty flavours, then you can experiment with other mixtures. Sugar, herbs and even spices can add a stunning final touch to an expertly prepared cocktail. Try chilli flakes, cinnamon or mint mixed with sugar to coat the rim of the glass.

“For something like a Margarita with a punchy yet sweet taste, a salted rim complements the flavour. But instead of keeping it basic, add a touch of lime zest to the mix.”