Cocktails and beverages with citrus ingredients can be garnished using a lemon or lime twist. Citrus twists are easy to make, and they add visual appeal to your drink. It’s simple! Here’s how.
How to Make a Lemon or Lime Twist
Servings
1 serving
1 serving
Prep Time
1 minute
1 minute
Cook Time
1 minute
1 minute
Kosher Key
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Description
How to garnish your cocktail or drink with a pretty lemon or lime twist.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh ripe lemon or lime
Recipe Notes
You will also need: A sharp knife
Instructions
Take a fresh lemon or lime. Slice a ring from it.
Make a slice through one side of the peel and the pulp, all the way up to the rind on the other side.
Cut the pulp off of the peel so that you have one long thin strip of peel.
Twist the peel into a curly-q shape. The peel should naturally hold its shape.
Use lemon or lime twists to garnish cocktails or beverages.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make a Lemon or Lime Twist
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 69.4%
Calcium 2.8%
Iron 3.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Laura says
October 5, 2018 at 10:43 amThank you for such clear instructions and helpful pictures of how to make a lemon or lime twist!
Thomas says
September 5, 2017 at 9:02 amGreat post! Have nice day ! 🙂 mqpeq
tp says
January 5, 2017 at 4:09 pmAwesome…easy….why didn’t I think of that instead of carving it from the surface of a full fruit as I normally labored with foe countless years before… thanks!!
Adriano says
August 19, 2016 at 12:56 pmEthylene expedites ripening and is in apples. So keep apples away from fruits you don’t want to ripen too quickly.
Lemons and lime juice slow down ripening and spoiling process. At 65F or less, your rinds are good for a good 12 hrs to 24 hrs..
Jeannie says
February 22, 2014 at 5:28 amIf you soak the twists in ice cold water for a few minutes then dry in papertowel they will hold the twist longer.
d& says
September 14, 2013 at 8:19 pmAs a heads up to folks making this stuff the first time, get rid of that white stuff between the peel and the pulp (the pith). You can scrape it off with a knife, as with a lottery scratch-ticket.
If you don’t, it adds a bitterness to the drink that isn’t generally intended. Bargle.
Hannah says
June 17, 2013 at 9:44 pmNever knew this was so easy! I’m about to try it. I don’t think these could be expected to last long in the fridge. Proper cocktails are always made fresh, not made ahead–I think this should apply to the garnishes, as well.
smith says
June 8, 2013 at 6:18 pmHow long do lemon twist’s stay fresh if refrigrated?
styleoptix says
June 15, 2013 at 6:24 amDid you fine out how to make them last? They uncurl in the fridge.
Jerry says
February 10, 2013 at 3:48 pmI will try this at my home bar today. Great tip.
shannon says
February 15, 2012 at 6:53 pmwow i never knew it was that easy