How to Make A Jack o’ Lantern Cocktail Garnish

How to Make A Jack-o-Lantern Cocktail Garnish
Halloween is a fantastic holiday because people really go all-out with decorations and costumes. There are also lots of seasonal drinks that are served, from hot toddies to pumpkin spice lattes. It’s very easy to garnish a spiced drink with a cinnamon stick, but it’s not that exiciting. In honor of Halloween, we decided to do something a little different this year and carve some Jack o’ Lantern cocktail garnishes for our drinks!

How to Make A Jack-o-Lantern Cocktail Garnish, Step 1

The garnishes are made out of orange peel. You want a fairly thick piece of the orange rind – make sure to trim off any of the flesh of the fruit – because it is easier to carve and sturdier in a drink.

How to Make A Jack-o-Lantern Cocktail Garnish, Step 2

Once you’ve cut off a large slice of peel, trim it down into a rough pumpkin shape, making sure it has plenty of room to carve a face. About 1 1/2 inches across works well, though you could go smaller if your knife skills are good. .

How to Make A Jack-o-Lantern Cocktail Garnish, Step 3

Next, use a sharp pairing knife to cut out eyes and a mouth. Keep your shapes simple so you can clearly see the face when you’re finished.

How to Make A Jack-o-Lantern Cocktail Garnish

Finally garnish your drink! You can float your jack o’ lantern on top of your cocktail or skewer him with a stick to ensure that he stays in place. He works well on any drink that uses orange, of course, but also fits in nicely on drinks that use a generous amount of spice or aged spirits.

How to Make A Jack o' Lantern Cocktail Garnish

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