Add the fruit, forget the peel. With McMann & Tate’s Dried Orange Cocktail Garnishes, it’s easy to add a big burst of color to your favorite whiskey or vodka cocktail. Bold and bright, our premium cocktail garnishes are made with 100% all-natural oranges that were picked at the absolute height of their ripeness and dried to perfection.
For decades, crafting a world-class cocktail at home meant wrestling with a clumsy vegetable peeler, spraying sticky essential oils all over your knuckles, and leaving a mutilated, half-skinned orange to rot in the back of the fridge. It is a messy, wasteful ritual that often yields inconsistent results. McMann & Tate changes the game by offering a sophisticated, shelf-stable, and visually stunning alternative that celebrates the full, rich profile of the orange without any of the hassle.
When you express a fresh orange peel over a drink, you get a quick burst of aroma, but you also run the risk of introducing the bitter white pith into your spirit. Our dehydrated orange wheels offer a much more elegant, multi-sensory experience.
By slowly and gently extracting the moisture while leaving the fruit's natural sugars and oils completely intact, we have captured the vibrant essence of the orange. As the dried wheel floats gracefully atop your drink, it slowly rehydrates, infusing the liquid with a subtle, warm sweetness and a bright citrus perfume. It doesn't just sit on the glass; it actively interacts with your drink, evolving the flavor profile from the first sip to the very last.
We do not believe in artificial shortcuts. Every single batch of McMann & Tate garnishes begins in premier, sun-kissed groves where our oranges are harvested only when they have reached maximum sweetness and a brilliant, fiery hue. Once picked, the fruit is meticulously washed, sliced to a uniform thickness, and dried using a precise, low-temperature dehydration process. This slow method is crucial: it preserves the beautiful, translucent amber glow of the fruit and locks in the rich aromatic oils found deep within the rind. There are absolutely no added sugars, no artificial preservatives, and no sulfur—just pure, unadulterated orange.
Orange is a legendary cornerstone of mixology, known for its unique ability to cut through heavy, complex notes and brighten up clean, minimalist spirits. Here is how McMann & Tate transforms your back-bar essentials. Whiskey the absolute gold standard pairing. Whether you are crafting a timeless Old Fashioned, a sophisticated Manhattan, or a warming hot toddy, the deep, oaky undertones of bourbon and rye harmoniously blend with the warm, caramelized notes of our dried orange. Vodka give a clean, crisp vodka soda or a classic Cosmopolitan an instant luxury upgrade. The brilliant pop of orange color turns a simple highball into a conversation piece while imparting a delicate, refreshing citrus finish.
Whether you are a seasoned home bartender or hosting an impromptu gathering, presentation is everything. McMann & Tate's Dried Orange Cocktail Garnishes turn any standard kitchen counter into a high-end cocktail lounge. With an exceptional shelf life, you can say goodbye to fuzzy fruit in the crisper drawer and always be ready to pour a picture-perfect drink. Raise your glass to bold flavor and effortless elegance.
Each jar contains about 12 garnishes.
Dried Orange Cocktail Garnishes
- 1 ½ oz. Old Grand Dad Bonded bourbon
- ¾ oz. mango syrup
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- ½ oz. Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur
- 4 dashes Wildly Aromatic Bitters
- Dried Orange Garnish
Shake all ingredients over ice, double strain into rocks glass filled with ice and garnish.
