Founders Story From Passion to Scale: The Story of Garnish ME

We’re Manisha de Alwis and Harini Gunasekera, co-founders of Garnish ME—a brand born from our passion for cocktails and a vision to transform how they are experienced. Manisha is the Chief growth Officer , while Harini focuses on ESG aspects of the organization.

We believe cocktails should be more than just drinks; they should be an elevated experience, a moment of indulgence. Inhouse garnishes were costly, perishable, and inconsistent. As the cocktail culture picked up , we saw a gap in purspose made premium garnishes. The hospitality industry faces this challenges often, relying on fresh garnishes that often led to waste food and operational inefficiencies.

What began as a passion project quickly gained momentum, evolving into a trusted USA trademark registered brand in the F&B space both locally & internationally. Today, we supply some of the world’s most recognized companies, including Forbes 500-featured Twisted Alchemy, helping them private label their dried citrus garnish range. We cater to Mastro's Restaurant Chain in the USA & in Sri Lanka, we proudly cater to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the country’s largest hotel chain. Our garnishes have even made their mark on Below Deck, one of the most streamed reality shows in the USA.

We’re reshaping the garnish industry by prioritizing sustainability, consistency, and quality. Over the past three years, we’ve backward-integrated our supply chain, sourcing directly from local farmers and ensuring fair pricing. Today, we operate out of an ISO-certified fruit only processing facility, setting q new benchmarks for premium dried garnishes. Now, we’re scaling globally—expanding into new markets, collaborating with premium brands, and driving continuous innovation. Garnish ME is more than just aesthetics. It’s about sustainability, efficiency, and elevating every cocktail experience.

And this is just the beginning.