Martini garnish on a toothpick NYT

The crossword clue "Martini garnish on a toothpick" with the answer "OLIVE" refers to the typical garnish used in a martini cocktail. The most common garnish for a martini is an olive, which is often speared with a toothpick for easy serving and consumption.

The olive adds a salty, briny flavor that complements the strong, dry taste of the gin or vodka base of the martini. It also serves as a decorative element, adding a touch of elegance to the drink.

The crossword clue "Martini garnish on a toothpick" with the answer "LEMON" refers to a common garnish used in martinis, particularly in variations like the vodka martini or the lemon martini.

A lemon twist or a slice of lemon is often skewered on a toothpick and used to enhance the drink's flavor and presentation.

The crossword clue "Martini garnish on a toothpick" with the answer "CHERRY" refers to a classic garnish often used in cocktails, particularly in sweeter or fruitier variations of martinis, such as the sweet martini or the cosmopolitan.

A cherry, typically maraschino, is commonly placed on a toothpick and added to the drink as a decorative element. The cherry provides a burst of sweetness and color, making the drink visually appealing and adding a slight sugary note to balance the stronger, more bitter flavors of the alcohol.

The crossword clue "Martini garnish on a toothpick" with the answer "PEARL" refers to a "pearl onion," which is occasionally used as a garnish in martinis, especially in variations like the Gibson.

A pearl onion is a small, white onion, typically pickled, and is often skewered on a toothpick before being added to the drink