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How to Cut Orange Garnishes

By Colleen Graham, About.com

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Half-Moons

Orange Half-MoonsPhoto Credit: © Colleen Graham

For most cocktail drinks, you'll want to cut the orange slices in half again to form half-moon shaped slices that fit perfectly on the rim of a glass.

Tip: Make a small cut in the middle of the half-moon before placing it on the rim. This helps prevent juice from squirting everywhere when the glass penetrates the fruit.

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