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Dehydrated Citrus Wheels

The make-ahead garnish that earns its drawer space: aromatic, unfussy, and good in a glass or a gift tin.

24 to 30 wheelsActive: 15 minutesTotal: 4 to 6 hours

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 3 oranges, lemons, limes, or grapefruit
  • Parchment paper

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

    Slice citrus into ⅛-inch rounds and blot dry.

  2. 02

    Arrange in a single layer on parchment-lined trays.

  3. 03

    Dry at 200°F / 95°C, turning once, until fully dry and no longer tacky; cool completely before storing.

Safety & allergens

Dry slices completely before storage. Do not store partially dried fruit at room temperature.

Use it in

A good next glass.

  • Garnish Old Fashioneds and spritzes
  • Dress up tonic and tea
  • Finish zero-proof highballs

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