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Citrus Peel & Juice Base
A low-waste lemon-lime base for a crowd when squeezing every drink to order is not the plan.
About 2½ cupsActive: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes
What you need
Ingredients.
- Peel and juice of 4 lemons
- Peel and juice of 4 limes
- 1¼ cups cold water
- Pinch of fine salt
Make it
Method.
- 01
Remove thin peels before juicing; avoid the bitter white pith.
- 02
Blend peels, juices, water, and salt for 20 seconds, then strain very finely.
- 03
Bottle and chill; use in the same amount as fresh citrus in highballs and batches.
Safety & allergens
Wash citrus thoroughly and refrigerate promptly. This is a short-life fresh preparation, not preserved juice.
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