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How do you cut pretty strawberries?
What is the proper way to cut a strawberry? – Follow these simple steps to cut a strawberry the proper way:
Wash them: Rinse the strawberries with cool water to remove dirt and debris. Remove the stems: Hold the green leaves with one hand and pull and gently twist. Hull them: Remove the hulls — the bitter white part in the center of the strawberry — by inserting the tip of your knife into the top of the berry at a 45-degree angle. Move the knife carefully around the entire hull until it’s completely cut out. Cut them in your desired way: There are several options for cutting strawberries at this point, including:
Cut them in half. Cut them into slices. Cut them into quarters.
How do you dry fruit slices for cocktails?
Beautiful dried citrus in 3 simple steps – As I mentioned, there’s no need for a dehydrator, just a baking sheet and an oven. Here’s how to do it:
- Slice your fruit. Start by slicing your citrus fruit into about 1/4″ rounds. A mandoline is a great tool for making the rounds even, but if you don’t have one simply use a sharp knife.
- Bake the citrus. Place the citrus slices in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them at 170 degrees F (yes, very low) until they’re completely dried out.
- Cool & enjoy. Let the citrus rounds cool on a wire rack, then use them on desserts, in cocktails and mocktails, or even as decoration!
How can you use fruit as a garnish?
Garnishing with Fruits and Veg There are unlimited ways to garnish a cocktail, from the simple to the sublime. Today, we’ll share some ideas using the fruits and veggies in your refrigerator. Garnishing, aside from making your cocktails look fancy, can even help cut down on waste. Dehydrated Citrus Wheels: You can make this one ahead of time but looks like you spent all day making it. Cut the wheels 1/4 inch thick and dry them in an oven at 170 degrees for 4-5 hours or until they are completely dry. Might be a little tacky to touch still but will harden when they cool on the counter. Store in cool dry place. Ribbons: This garnish works for cucumber, carrots, rhubarb and more. Cut your vegetable in half and use a veggie peeler to create a solid ribbon from the middle of the vegetable. You can twist the ribbon around the glass or skewer the ribbon and rest on top of the cocktail. Small citrus twist: Sometimes big and flashy isn’t the way to go. Your sexy martini doesn’t need much more than a twist. Using your veggie peeler, pull a strip from your desired citrus. Using a knife, cut the peel so you have a long thin strip. Twist around a skewer or toothpick and squeeze slightly to hold the shape, remove and place over lip of glass. Fringed edge citrus peel: Even the simplest of garnishes can be interesting. A pasta or pastry crimper is helpful but it not, use your paring knife and cut your favorite design into your citrus peel. Fans: Stunning and edible, create a simple fan garnish with apples, pears or other sturdy fruit. Cut thin slices of fruit and pierce with skewer or toothpick to hold them together. Fan the pieces and add to drink. Citrus Peel Rose: Looks elegant but simple to create. Pull a long peel from any citrus. Wrap the peel around itself and pierce with skewer to hold the layers together. Easier than it looks and a beautiful way to top a simple drink. : Garnishing with Fruits and Veg
How can you use fruit as a garnish?
Garnishing with Fruits and Veg There are unlimited ways to garnish a cocktail, from the simple to the sublime. Today, we’ll share some ideas using the fruits and veggies in your refrigerator. Garnishing, aside from making your cocktails look fancy, can even help cut down on waste. Dehydrated Citrus Wheels: You can make this one ahead of time but looks like you spent all day making it. Cut the wheels 1/4 inch thick and dry them in an oven at 170 degrees for 4-5 hours or until they are completely dry. Might be a little tacky to touch still but will harden when they cool on the counter. Store in cool dry place. Ribbons: This garnish works for cucumber, carrots, rhubarb and more. Cut your vegetable in half and use a veggie peeler to create a solid ribbon from the middle of the vegetable. You can twist the ribbon around the glass or skewer the ribbon and rest on top of the cocktail. Small citrus twist: Sometimes big and flashy isn’t the way to go. Your sexy martini doesn’t need much more than a twist. Using your veggie peeler, pull a strip from your desired citrus. Using a knife, cut the peel so you have a long thin strip. Twist around a skewer or toothpick and squeeze slightly to hold the shape, remove and place over lip of glass. Fringed edge citrus peel: Even the simplest of garnishes can be interesting. A pasta or pastry crimper is helpful but it not, use your paring knife and cut your favorite design into your citrus peel. Fans: Stunning and edible, create a simple fan garnish with apples, pears or other sturdy fruit. Cut thin slices of fruit and pierce with skewer or toothpick to hold them together. Fan the pieces and add to drink. Citrus Peel Rose: Looks elegant but simple to create. Pull a long peel from any citrus. Wrap the peel around itself and pierce with skewer to hold the layers together. Easier than it looks and a beautiful way to top a simple drink. : Garnishing with Fruits and Veg