The Final Touch. Elevate Your Standards.

Welcome to To Garnish

Where innovation in dehydration meets excellence in flavor and presentation.

What We Do

To Garnish Cocktail Decor is a Puerto Rico-based company specialized in producing premium dehydrated fruit garnishes using a proprietary heat-pump controlled-chamber dehydration technology.

We produce the highest quality dehydrated citrus and fruits for bars, restaurants, hotels, and consumers who don't compromise on flavor, color, or presentation.

The Problem: Why Traditional Garnishes Fail

Fresh Fruit

When a bartender cuts a fresh lime for a cocktail, an irreversible oxidation process begins:

  • Within 24-48 hours, color fades and loses vibrancy
  • Aroma dissipates rapidly
  • Fruit naturally dehydrates and shrivels
  • 15-20% waste (rotten sections, wilted pieces)
  • High operational cost: ~$0.40-0.60 per garnish in a premium bar

Dehydrated Fruit (Traditional Methods)

Competitors use conventional dehydration (direct heat, vacuum, or spray-dry):

  • Direct heat: Burns sugars, dulls color, destroys delicate aromas
  • Low nutritional value: Many nutrients lost with extreme heat
  • Requires additives: Preservatives, sulfites, synthetic colorants
  • Flat taste: Fruit loses its character
  • Impossible rehydration: Cannot return to original state

The Solution: Heat-Pump Controlled Chamber Dehydration

How It Works

ToGarnish uses a precision-controlled dehydration chamber with these advantages:

  • Temperature and humidity precisely regulated: We remove water from fruit without extreme heat. Sugars, vitamins, and aromas remain intact.
  • Zero oxidation: No air exposure during the process. No unwanted browning. Original color: vivid, concentrated, vibrant.
  • 100% natural: Zero additives. No preservatives, no sulfites, no artificial colorants. Just fruit + humidity control = pure fruit.
  • Nutrients preserved: Vitamins (Vitamin C, minerals) maintained. Natural antioxidants intact. Concentrated aroma (more potent than fresh fruit).
  • Rehydration: If a chef desires, can re-hydrate the fruit by adding water. Fruit returns to its original state. Unique in the industry = flexibility of use.

Why It Matters

For Bartenders

  • Each garnish has concentrated aroma and vibrant color
  • Guaranteed consistency: same product every day
  • 365-day availability: no seasonal dependency
  • Cost per garnish: $0.10-0.15 (vs. $0.40-0.60 fresh) = 40-60% reduction in COGS

For Chefs and Restaurants

  • Premium presentation without daily prep work
  • Natural color that doesn't fade (improves plating)
  • No additives = clean label for your customer
  • Versatility: use as garnish, powder, crushed, or infusion

Our Products

Classic Lime

Dehydrated limes at optimal dehydration point. Aroma: Fresh citrus, concentrated. Color: Vibrant green. Applications: Cocktails, garnish, infusions. 65-125 pieces per bag (4oz).

Premium Orange

Dehydrated oranges with sweet-citrus flavor. Aroma: Smooth citrus, fruity. Color: Intense orange. Applications: Premium cocktails, desserts, plating. 65-125 pieces per bag (4oz).

Technical Specifications

Process Controlled-chamber dehydration (no extreme heat)
Additives Zero — 100% dehydrated fruit
Shelf life 12-18 months without refrigeration
Production capacity ~22,500 units/day
Origin Caguas, Puerto Rico
Availability Year-round
Rehydration Yes (optional — add water to reactivate)

Why Choose To Garnish?

1. Local & Reliable

We produce in Puerto Rico. Our direct delivery system (DSD) ensures you receive the product fresh and on time.

2. Technical Innovation

We're the only ones in the PR market using heat-pump controlled-chamber dehydration technology.

To Garnish is a small company located in Puerto Rico specializing in the processing of dehydrated fruits. Our distinction lies in a unique dehydration method that involves removing moisture in a controlled chamber, which prevents fruit oxidation. Through this dehydration process, we ensure that the fruits retain their nutrients and natural properties. Additionally, the color and flavor of the fruit remain intact, and by adding water again, the fruit rehydrates and regains its original state.

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