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Whole Lime (wedges)
Fresh lime cut into wedges and muddled whole, releasing both juice and aromatic oils from the peel. This gives a fuller, slightly more bitter citrus character than juice alone.
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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 limes at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate for longer.
Before it goes
Use up whole lime (wedges)
Ranked by how much of it each drink uses and how little else it needs — the ones at the top will not send you back to the shop.
- Caipirinha
Uses 15ml. Also needs cachaça.
- Hugo Spritz
Uses 15ml. Also needs prosecco, elderflower cordial, soda water, fresh mint leaves.
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