Lemon garnish

Ingredient type · Garnish

What it changes

Lemon sharpens the finish. It suits the dry and pale drinks, where orange would sit too warm or too sweet on the nose. On a Cardinale, a White Negroni, or a Rosita it keeps things clean and angular. On a red Classic, orange is the better match.

Also called

  • lemon peel
  • lemon twist
  • lemon zest