Download Article
Download Article
This article was co-authored by Yasmin Rosales. Yasmin Rosales is a Bartending Expert based in South Florida. She is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Bartender at Stir it Up Mobile Bar, a mobile bar serving all of South, Florida. Since its founding in 2020, Stir It Up has become a highly respected name in the local event and mobile bartending industry, and prides itself in delivering excellence and an unmatched experience as a preferred luxury bar service. Yasmin has 18 years in the event and hospitality industry, and has made it her mission to infuse joy and a touch of sophistication into every event. In addition to Stir it Up, she owns several satellite bars, a refurbished horse trailer bar named “Glory” and manages a team of bartenders who love the industry as much as she does. She recieved an AS from Broward College in Crime Scene Technology.
This article has been viewed 105,870 times.
Lime twists are useful as a cocktail garnish or as a salad or cake decoration. They're very easy to make.
Ingredients
- Lime
Steps
Download Article
-
![Step 1 Wash the lime to clean it.]()
Wash the lime to clean it. Since the peel will come into contact with the food or drink, it needs to be cleaned. Wipe dry with a kitchen towel.[1] -
![Step 2 Place the lime on the wooden cutting board.]()
Place the lime on the wooden cutting board.Advertisement -
Cut a thin slice through the lime. Cut as many thin slices as you'll need to use for garnish or decoration.[2] -
Place the slice flat on the cutting board. Using the knife, make a small cut halfway through the lime slice.[3]
-
Pick up the cut lime slice. Twist the two sides of the cut (slit) in opposite directions. Then fold around. The lime slice is now a lime twist and is ready to use as a garnish.
-
Repeat with the remaining lime slices.
Expert Q&A
Video
Tips
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife and cutting board
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about alcoholic beverages, check out our in-depth interview with Yasmin Rosales.
References
About This Article
Reader Success Stories
-
"Tip to never use green food coloring. Since this is my first key lime pie, I would have used the dye, as the recipe called for it. Excellent pie!"..." more
