Lemon Martini Garnishing Tips

A chilled, soothing lemon martini is just perfect for a summer afternoon or even during the day. For those, who love, lemon martini drink, here is an array of garnishing ideas. You can garnish your lemon martini drink in so many different ways. The option is unlimited, but the choice is yours. So, read on to learn about these exciting ideas on lemon martini garnishing.

To prepare the variety of garnishes you will require some of the very common kitchen tools, like a sharp paring knife, vegetable peeler, zester, a pair of scissors etc. You can also keep a pack of toothpicks handy for placing the garnish at the right position.

Lemon Martini Garnishing Ideas

Lemon Zest Garnish

If you have a lemon zester, then preparing lemon zest becomes quite easy. Otherwise, with a sharp paring knife carefully peel off the outer skin of the lemon by keeping the white part intact. Finely slice these zests and use to garnish the lemon martini.

Lemon Twist Garnish

The lemon twist is a most common garnishing for any type of martini including lemon martini. You can use a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife to prepare this. Starting from the top end, peel off the skin in a spiral pattern until the bottom of the lemon, without tearing in between. Place this lemon twist on the rim of the martini glass, after your pour the drink.

Lemon Slice Garnish

If you have a sharp paring knife, you can cut thin and nice lemon slices. Make crosswise slices of the lemon and discard the seeds. Float the slice on the drink. To place the slice on the rim, make a slit on the edge and attach on the rim.

Lemon Quarter Garnish

Cut the lemon in 4-6 wedges along the length and then cut each wedges into a half to prepare the lemon quarters. Discard the seeds and remove the core. Make a slit on the lemon flesh and place on the glass rim. You can also use fresh lemon wedges or other lemon garnishing ideas to dip inside the lemon martini.

Basil Garnish

Use fresh basil leaves to garnish lemon martini. For extra flavor of basil, muddle the fresh leaves into the drink while you prepare. To garnish the drink you can use a single sprig to place in the drink or chopped basil leaves, to sprinkle over the drink.

Rosemary Garnish

The Rosemary garnish is also quite exotic for lemon martini. Use rosemary while preparing the drink and again in garnishing the drink. Place fresh rosemary on the side of the martini glass or sprinkle finely chopped rosemary for garnishing.

Mint Garnish

Mint and lemon flavors, complement each other perfectly. Therefore, you can also serve mint lemon martini to your guests. Use fresh mint sprig on the glass or float a single mint leaf on the drink.

Lemon Martini Garnishing Tips

• Always prepare the garnish fresh, particularly when using lemon garnish. Precut lemon garnish might get dry and stale, which will destroy the taste of martini.
• Do not handle the lemon too much, while preparing the lemon garnish. Excessive handling of lemon garnish can make it taste bitter.
• To keep the freshness of the lemon garnish intact, you can place these in a bowl of water for maximum of 15 minutes.
• Rinse all the herbs thoroughly in cold water and then pat dry with paper towels, before using these as garnish.
• Do not use dried herbs for garnishing the lemon martini, as these will not match with the freshness of lemon martini.

Other than the above garnishing ideas, you can also use your favorite fruits like strawberry, raspberry, cherry etc to garnish the lemon martini. Use your creativity to prepare the garnishes and make the lemon martini drink most attractive to your guests.

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