Spice up Your Cocktail Party With the “Flaming” Citrus Peel Garnish
Many cocktail recipes recommend using citrus peels as a garnish for both flavor and aroma. Here’s a way to turn this side dish into something really fun for your party guests.
In this video from YouTube channel The Cocktail Chemistry, you will learn why citrus peel is such an ideal side dish for mixed drinks and how to apply it with a little skill. When you squeeze the peel of the citrus fruit properly, the citrus oil breaks out and gives the shakes that extra flavor. Limonene , the main chemical found in citrus oils, is highly flammable. You probably know where this is going … If you hold a citrus peel in one hand and a match or lighter in the other, you can add oil to the cocktail and put on an incendiary show for your guests. It will also caramelize the oils and leave a pleasant sweet and citrusy aroma on top of the drink.
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