Spiced Sugar Rim Blend (Printable Version)

Sweet and spiced blend to coat glass rims, adding warm flavors and festive appeal to drinks.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

03 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

04 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

05 - Pinch of ground cloves (optional)

06 - 1 lemon wedge or orange wedge for moistening glass rim

01 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly blended.

02 - Spread the spiced sugar mixture evenly onto a small plate for easy rimming.

03 - Rub the rim of each glass with a lemon or orange wedge to dampen the surface.

04 - Invert the glass and gently dip the rim into the spiced sugar, rotating to achieve an even coating.

05 - Place glasses upright and let rims dry for approximately one minute before filling.

01 -

It takes five minutes and transforms any drink from ordinary to memorable—no baking, no complex techniques, just pure flavor
Your guests will think you've spent hours perfecting this, when really you've just mixed four simple spices with sugar
It's the kind of detail that makes a casual gathering feel like you actually planned something thoughtful

02 -

The citrus wedge is everything. I learned this the hard way, trying to use water once and watching the sugar slide right off. Citrus juice has just the right tackiness
Measure your spices carefully. More is not better here—these are potent, and an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cloves will make your drink taste medicinal instead of festive

03 -

Fresh spices make a visible and tasting difference—if your cinnamon or nutmeg has been in the cabinet for years, it's time to replace them
The temperature of your drink matters: hot beverages seem to brighten the spiced rim even more, while cold drinks let the sugar shine as a textural element