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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.

  1. 01

    Remove thin peels before juicing; avoid the bitter white pith.

  2. 02

    Blend peels, juices, water, and salt for 20 seconds, then strain very finely.

  3. 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.

Use it in

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