Recipe Notes

Tips on cutting citrus twists

• There are a few different ways of cutting twists out of citrus.  The way that is most popular, especially around bartenders and chefs is a channeling knife.  It takes a little practice to get the right pressure so you can cut uniform strips, but once you get it, you can recreate this citrus twist consistently.
• If you don't have a channeling knife, another great way to get a great citrus twist is to cut a thin wheel from the fruit.  Then you cut out the flesh and also cut a slice to break the circle.
• Or you can use a knife to cut/shave into the skin.  I don't like cutting a twist this way because it is hard to control the width, but it will do in a pinch.
• The easiest way to twist the citrus is to wrap the strip around a thin object like a chop stick.  If you don't have chop sticks in your house, then you can use something else that is thin or even your pinky finger.