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Essential Garnishes

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Use fresh fruit for your garnishes. Again, it depends on what you plan to make, but this will prepare you for most cocktails. Sugar and salt are necessary if you like the effect of rimmed glasses for drinks like Margaritas.
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Oranges
  • Celery
  • Maraschino Cherries
  • Olives
  • Cocktail Onions
  • Whipped Cream
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Nutmeg

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