Lemon zest is the peel of the [ingredient=lemon lemon], which is cut into small, uniform pieces, typically with a citrus zester. The small size of the peel pieces means that better extraction of flavor can be achieved with a smaller amount of peel. Smaller pieces of peel are also less noticeable in finished dishes.
Some popular cocktails containing Lemon zest
- Navy Rations — Rum, Sweet vermouth, Crème de bergamote, Cherry Liqueur, Pastis, Bitters, Lemon zest
- Sazerac — Rye, Peychaud's Bitters, Absinthe, Simple syrup, Lemon zest
- High Street Cocktail — Gin, Bianco Vermouth, Apricot liqueur, Peychaud's Bitters, Lemon juice, Ascorbic Acid, Lemon zest
- The Superlative — Gin, Sweet vermouth, Bianco Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe, Lemon zest
- Maximiliano — Mezcal, Suze, Bianco Vermouth, Salt, Lemon zest
- Martini — Gin, Dry vermouth, Orange bitters, Lemon zest
- Tolkien — Jamaican rum, Ramazzotti, Tangelo liqueur, Bitters, Lemon zest
- French 75 — Sparkling white wine, Gin, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Lemon zest
- Metamorphosis — Becherovka, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Lemon zest
- Amaro Cocktail — Cynar, Walnut Liqueur, Cachaça, Orange peel, Lemon zest
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