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Whole Lemon (wedges)
Fresh lemon cut into wedges and muddled whole, releasing both juice and aromatic peel oils together. This produces a fuller, slightly more bitter citrus character than juice alone, similar to how whole lime wedges are used in a Caipirinha.
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Common uses
- muddled whole in built or muddled drinks for peel oils and juice together
Buying & storage
A few days: Good for a few days refrigerated, then noticeably duller. Worth planning a second drink around rather than throwing away.
Storage: store fresh lemons at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate for longer
Before it goes
Use up whole lemon (wedges)
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- Whiskey Smash
Uses 15ml. Also needs bourbon, fresh mint leaves, simple syrup.
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