Nowadays, the world of mixology represents a genuine experience that can be enjoyed with care, taste and, why not, a spirit of adventure: this is because cocktails are no longer considered mere accompaniments to dishes and conversation, but rather protagonists at the table (or bar), increasingly subject to experimentation, surprising combinations of flavours and meticulous aesthetic research.
Just as a chef carefully creates his/her dish with taste and presentation, so does the bartender, creating his/her own carefully crafted drinks menu. And just as a chef creates spectacular dishes with the addition of edible gold, so does the bartender; enveloping his/her creations in a glass.
Our aim in this article is to discuss the meeting point between the world of mixology and the world of edible gold so as to inspire your toasts during this holiday season.
The best edible gold formats for cocktails
We could suggest that any type of edible gold format lends itself to creating a cocktail and that you are free to experiment with your flair and imagination. However, we think it is more practical to also offer some additional advice on how to make the most of the features of each individual format to achieve different, yet consistently effective results!
- gold leaf: this is the most delicate format to handle, but we recommend it for a highly precious effect that envelops the entire drink. Our practical tweezers are ideal for placing the gold leaf on the surface of your cocktail, such as a classic Espresso Martini with an extra (magical) twist!
And what if our leaf could transform an olive into a precious nugget of gold? Or a raspberry!
- pills: simple to use but simply impressive. Gold pills are a spectacular and incredibly functional format because they are offered in the ideal dosage to decorate a cocktail, for example a Negroni.
- gold flakes: we recommend them for “monochromatic” cocktails, where small golden gems float on the surface creating an elegant and surprising contrast, just like in this Cosmopolitan.
- crumbs: a golden effect that spreads throughout the cocktail. Simply pour our golden crumbs into the glass: we have chosen the famous Martini cup, created to accompany the drink of the same name.
- powder: we created this format to easily decorate the simplest and most traditional drinks, like a glass of prosecco or a flute of champagne. An elegant and widespread effect that we invite you to experience during this holiday season’s toasts.
- spray: Our edible gold spray is ideal for practical decorations, which can be quickly created but will leave guests speechless! A sprinkle along the glass will make your cocktail a creation of incredible charm, elevating even the most classic Gin & Tonic.
Add more light to this holiday season with edible gold
Holidays, nowadays, no longer fall only on Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Year’s Eve. They envelop the entire month of December, with some exceptions, for the most passionate who begin to decorate their homes and celebrate as early as November.
Company dinners, meals with friends, elegant brunches, family lunches, aperitifs… every occasion is perfect to meet and toast to being together.
This is what edible gold represents for us: an opportunity to enhance the pleasure of sharing, bringing preciousness to your experience, especially during the most special time of the year!
Our edible gold formats are ideal for embellishing the Christmas creations you offer your customers every day: while sitting at your favourite bar they are no longer looking for a simple accompaniment, rather a true experience that embraces all the senses, including appearance.
For those who want to bring edible gold to their home, our edible gold formats are suitable for handling and storage in home environments.
We talked about the preservation of edible gold in this article.
A Christmas eve toast could be a simple prosecco garnished with a lot of gold powder, an aperitif before Christmas lunch could be adorned with a splash of light throughout the glass and December 31 celebrations could be tinged with gold as a good omen for the coming year.
And for those who enjoy celebrating the Holidays outside traditional events, our edible gold was created to transform every moment of your daily life into an exclusive occasion.
All of us at Gold Chef wish you Happy Holidays and a 2026 rich with new light. Our best wishes!
