Here's exactly how to master one of the most spectacular techniques in a bartender's bag of tricks.
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How to Flame an Orange Peel – DrinkSkool Bar Techniques
The flamed orange twist is one of the most spectacular techniques in a bartender’s bag of tricks. In a busy bar a quick flame always draws attention and gets the conversation going but it’s no less of a spectacle when you’re serving a cocktail to a guest at home.
Today I'm concluding my exciting mini-series on citrus garnishes by showing you how to do it.
The principle behind a flamed twist is essentially the same as any twist. You press oil out of the peel and onto the surface of the cocktail. In this case however you press it through a flame which lightly caramelizes the oil and subtly enhances the flavor.
