| Cocktail Glass: Also commonly referred to as a martini glass. For any cocktail, served in the iconic martini glass, allow one finger width of collar to ensure that none of the potion will spill and that any rim treatment is left undisturbed. Unlike wine goblets, which can be refilled throughout the evening, a cocktail glass should be cleaned, chilled and refreshed for each round. | ||
| Garnish: A garnish is usually a sublime addition that only a few palates will detect, but that every eye will miss if it's forgotten. The garnish shows your guests that you've thought of every detail. Never make your garnishes showy or overpowering. They should have a subtle presence, calmly floating atop a drink or lurking at the bottom, soaking up the last bits of alcohol before pleasing the taste buds. | ||
| Lime Juice: A bitter juice. Limes are perfect with gin or rum to get the afternoon or evening off to a quick start. Look for small dark green limes when selecting fruit for cocktails. Rolling them in your hands should produce a pleasing oily aroma. | ||