Garnish Even If Your Guests Are Thirsty ~ Ornament

Garnish Even If Your Guests Are Thirsty ~ They Can Wait Nine Seconds

The crowd at the counter is making faces and she is still expressing the peel, because a drink handed over naked is a drink handed over half finished. Nine seconds of patience buys a glass worth photographing. Nobody has ever actually died of waiting for a twist.

• Who Holds Firm: The host who finishes the garnish while the room pretends to faint.
• The Scene: A packed kitchen, outstretched hands, one lemon peel curling slowly into place.
• Gift Logic: For the friend who taught you that thirst is temporary and standards are forever.

For the home bartender who has opinions about ice. Pick ceramic (3 inches) or aluminum (3.6 inches), hang it with the included string, and give it a damp-cloth wipe after the holiday party.