Supports the idea that garnish is part of service quality rather than an unrelated ornament. The wording is practitioner guidance, not a universal prohibition against intentional contrast.
A practitioner design rule linking visual presentation to ingredient logic and sensory effect.
Perrine treats garnish as visual design that normally reflects an ingredient already in the cocktail; when used only for appearance, she says it should not change the drink’s taste.
PDF sheet 30
Chapter 2 — Infusions: Garnishes
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Evidence
Perrine treats garnish as visual design that normally reflects an ingredient already in the cocktail; when used only for appearance, she says it should not change the drink’s taste.
Location and context
- Locator: PDF sheet 30
- Section: Chapter 2 — Infusions: Garnishes
- Evidence type: Paraphrase
A practitioner design rule connecting presentation, ingredient logic, and sensory effect.
Annotation
Supports CLM-33 and the new garnish Zettel. It is not a universal prohibition against an intentionally contrasting garnish.