Fruits

Mixology without fruit is as impossible to imagine as a world with no language other than Urdu. There are fruit syrups, fruit-flavored spirits, fruit garnishes, fruit infusions, fruit muddles and fruit blends. In no case is fruit an afterthought. A garnish may be the last thing you add to the drink but it's the first thing anyone notices: so always use fresh, bright pieces of fruit or peel, whether it’s a Maraschino Cherry on an Old-Fashioned, a lime wedge in a Gin and Tonic or an Orange Peel in an Orange Drop Martini. Mint leaves for a Mojito are not the only things you can muddle. Try muddling strawberries and lemon with the mint in your next Mojito. Don't forget to wash fruit before preparation and serving.