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 2mg0%
Potassium 149mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 57.3mg69%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
