Drinks & Cocktails with Lemon Zest
Lemon zest is typically used as a garnish, not only because it looks pretty, but because it contains aromatic oils that are commonly used to add lemon aroma to drinks.
When it comes to cocktails, lemon zest is one of the most common garnishes, so make sure to keep some around to make classic cocktails like the Vesper Martini, Cosmopolitan or French 75.
Vesper Martini
Gin (old Tom), Absolut Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Zest
French 75
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne, Lemon Zest
Copain Special
Canadian Whisky, Campari, Lemon Zest
Brandy Crusta
Cognac, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Maraschino Liqueur, Bitters, Lemon Zest
Bourbon Cobbler
Bourbon, Orange Curacao, Lime Cordial, Orange Bitters, Lemon Zest, Strawberry, Mint Leaf, Orange, Maraschino
Cherry Heering Special
Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Lemon Zest
Sazerac
Cognac, Simple Syrup, Pernod Absinthe, Anise-forward Bitters, Bitters, Lemon Zest
Savoy Tango
Calvados, Plymouth Sloe Gin, Lemon Zest
Pear Martini
Absolut Pears, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Pear Puree, Pear, Lemon Zest
Rob Roy
Scotch Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Lemon Zest
Sidekick
Canadian Whisky, Swedish Punsch, Sweet Vermouth, Lemon Zest
