cocktail onion
Pickled drink decoration
A cocktail onion is a small pickled onion, typically white or pearl onions preserved in brine or vinegar.
They serve as garnishes for drinks, most notably the Gibson—a martini distinguished from others by its onion rather than olive.
She speared the cocktail onion with a toothpick.
- martiniGin-vermouth cocktail
- dirty martiniCocktail with olive brine
- vermouthHerb-infused fortified wine
- pickledPreserved in acidic solution
- canapeTopped appetizer bite
garnish · brine · bite-sized · appetizer · crisp · crunchy · fermented · twist · nibble · silverskin · preserved · canning · relish tray · vinegar · pickle jar · gin · shaken · stirred
- alliumsgarlic, leek, shallot, chive, scallion
- Garnishesparsley, mint sprig, lemon wedge, lime wedge, citrus twist
cocktail garnish type
cocktail onionmaraschino cherry
Sweetened preserved stone fruit
lemon twist · lime wedge · orange peel · celery stalk · olive
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