Garnishes, Glassware & Ice – Tips To Fancy Up Your ETCH
Drinking less (or no) alcohol doesn’t mean settling for less! One of the simplest ways to make your alcohol-free drinks feel just as special is by focusing on presentation—because we drink with our eyes first!
Here’s some simple garnish ideas to pair with each of our six native Australian flavours:
– Fresh lemon or lime slices
– A twist of fresh or dehydrated lemon peel
– Cucumber ribbons, fresh mint & a lime wedge (Here's some inspiration)
PLM Davidson Plum & Strawberry Gum
– A slice of fresh or dried lime & an edible flower (for inspiration take a look here)
– Fresh or frozen strawberries (see our ‘Easy Strawberry Hearts Garnish’ tutorial here)
– A slice of blood orange with a sprig of rosemary (watch this)
MTN Raspberry & Mountain Pepperberry
– Muddled berries - we love using fresh blackberries or raspberries (check this out)
– Fresh or frozen raspberries and fresh mint
– Slice of lemon and a sprig of mint (see here for inspiration)
– Thin apple slices fanned over the glass
– Dehydrated apple crisp
– Slice of ruby grapefruit (fresh of dehydrated)
– Slice of lemon & a sprig of thyme
– Curl of dehydrated citrus peel
WHY IT MATTERS:
– A well-dressed glass signals to your brain that you’re having something special.
– It creates a mindful drinking experience, helping break the habit of reaching for alcohol.
– It brings ritual and celebration to your alcohol-free moments—because every sip should be savoured.
MIX IT UP
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SIP YOUR WAY
While we are all about the fancy glassware and garnish, we also love cracking a can of ETCH straight from the fridge or esky….do whatever works for you