How to Make a Lemon Twist Garnish
A lemon twist is an easy and elegant garnish for your cocktails - and all you need is a paring knife! No special tools needed for a beautiful lemon curl to sit on the edge of your glass.
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Equipment
Instructions
- Make sure your lemon has been washed and is clean - remember, you're going to be using the peel itself for this!
- Cut a thin round of lemon with a sharp paring knife, and then slice through one side of the peel.
- Use your hands to gently pull the lemon flesh and pith away from the peel, or your knife to cut it away. If necessary, trim excess white pith from the peel. The pith does help the peel hold its shape, but too much of it will add bitterness to your drink.
- Using your fingers, twist the peel in a spiral onto itself. You can also wrap it around a straw as a guide to help it hold its shape.
- Place on the edge of your cocktail glass, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: To store a lemon twist, curl it up and stick a cocktail pick or toothpick through it to hold its shape and place them in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.