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Lemon Twist on Rim of Pink Martini Cocktail Closeup

How to Make a Lemon Twist

A simple step-by-step guide for making beautiful lemon twists without a special tool. Perfect for garnishing drinks and cocktails.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • Lemons
  • Lemon juice – optional for sugared twists
  • Granulated sugar – optional for sugared twists

Instructions

  1. Wash produce.
  2. Cut ends from the lemon.
  3. Slice lemon widthwise.
  4. Make a cut in one side of lemon slice. (see here)
  5. Remove fruit from rind using your hands or a paring knife to cut around the fruit.
  6. Twist lemon with hands or around the end of a spoon.
  7. Use to garnish cocktails and drinks.
  8. Enjoy!

Equipment

Notes

  • This method works great with any citrus fruit.
  • Dip the twists in lemon juice and then sugar to make sugared or candied twists, if you prefer something a bit swetter!
  • Author: Northern Yum
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 twist
  • Calories: 4
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 0.5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: cocktails, garnish

Find it online: https://northernyum.com/blog/lemon-twist/

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