Flower sticks

Make the flower shape from a straw

• Flatten the straw using a letter opener, scissors or a knife.

• Twist it in half with the lead end on the right.

• Take the second end and lift it up counterclockwise over the lead end.

• Hold the upper part firmly with your thumb and forefinger, then take the lead and do the same,

• Put it over the second end (counterclockwise). Work like this in circles until you get about six 'petals.

• It should look like this. There are five petals here.

• Slide the sixth one underneath as shown, when it is ready. 

• Work in circles, sliding the ends underneath the "main part" until you get to the end. You'll end with a short piece like this.

Assemble drink decoration

• Cut it off or insert it between the layers.

• Take a bamboo stick and push it through the centre of the flower.

• Stick on as many as you like.

• Create as many cocktail sticks as you need.