Cocktails with Lemon peel
Lemon peel is the outer rind of the lemon, cut into strips or twists and used as an aromatic garnish.
Taste profile
Oily and bittersweet on the finish, the zest releases a sharp, fragrant citrus scent well ahead of any true sourness.
How it's used
Bartenders express the peel skin-side down over a drink to spray its oils across the surface, then either drop it in or discard it; a strip can also be twisted for garnish or run around the rim.
Substitutes for Lemon peel
The peel of another aromatic citrus, such as orange or grapefruit, for a different oil profile.
Description
Cut from the fruit as a wide swath or a thin twist, it carries the coloured zest and its aromatic oils, with the bitter white pith usually left behind or pared away.
Storage
Cut peel dries out and loses its oils quickly; pare it to order or keep it wrapped and chilled.
