At The Sober Curator, our glass is always half-full; there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday with @Tonix.Mocktails, helps us level up on our garnish game. The question is…will you accept this rose? (And you know you’ve got the song Manic Monday by The Bangles in your head right now)
The Staples Class 106: the romantic rose strawberry garnish
Valentine’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the romance has to stop! Wanna learn how to add a nice romantic flair to your mocktail experience? Elevate that garnish game?
Let’s GO!
On this week’s latest Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s look at this beautiful romantic rose crafted from a fresh strawberry! Looks beautiful, doesn’t it? What if I told you it’s not as difficult as it may appear? Would you believe me?
What you’ll need:
- A Fresh, Washed Strawberry
- A Knife
- A Skewer
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Always use caution while using sharp utensils!
Starting with the base of the fruit, slice small horizontal grooves and move your way up the berry, alternating slits in a brick-lay pattern. You can press down on the bevels to bend them out to emphasize the beauty of the rose silhouette.
Don’t forget to show off!
We’d love to see how your creations look! If you carve your beautiful Romantic Rose, Tag me @tonix.mocktails and @thesobercurator !!! We’d love to see what you make!
Until Next Week!!
To Your Health!
-Nik
ICYMI – Previous Just a Merry Mocktail Monday mini-classes
- Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 101: Sparkling Waters
- Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 102: Glassware
- Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 103: Homemade ingredients – flavored simple syrups
- Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 104: The Dramatic Rim
- Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 105: Unique Ice Cubes
Alysse and Nik do a Snap Chat cartoon filter lip-sync battle to Manic Monday
Alysse is drinking Strawberry Basil Smash by NOPE drinks – changing how you chill with their four fabulous flavors of zero-proof “alt-tails.” Will you get smashed by drinking it? NOPE. Does it have booze in it? NOPE. Will you get drunk on it? NOPE. Will it make you blackout and sleep with a stranger? NOPE. Do we think you’re going to love it? YEP. Read all about it here.
Will you accept this sober rose?
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Yes, we know Valentine’s has come and gone, but we’re still in the mood for love with all this fancy strawberry talk. If you missed our Valentine’s Galentine’s Sober Gift Guide, there are many good gift ideas to #ADDTOCART for that sober someone in your life…and it’s ok, that’s you!
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