Cocktail onions and pearl onions are both varieties of the onion plant, Allium cepa. They are both used as ingredients in food and drinks, but they have different flavors and textures.

Cocktail onions are small, and they have a strong, pungent flavor. They are usually used as a condiment in cocktails and other mixed drinks. Pearl onions are larger than cocktail onions, and they have a milder flavor. They are often used in savory dishes, such as stews and casseroles.…