Lime garnishes supply understated favor to the drinks they accompany. They are the preferred companion for a variety of popular cocktails, such as the faithful Gin and Tonic, the hard-nosed Rum and Coke and the celebrated Margarita. Whether it be a wedge or a wheel, slicing lime garnishes can be done with ease by following these simple steps.
Instructions
Lime Wedges
1. Cut lime length-wise down the middle. This will create two equal halves.
2. Place lime halves with skin facing upwards. Cut length-wise. You now have four lime wedges. (It is completely up to you how big you want your wedges. Of course, the bigger the wedge, the more flavor it provides. However, if you plan to drop your wedges down the neck of a beer bottle, execute Step 4 to reach the appropriate size.)
3. Slice four lime quarters down the middle. This creates eight lime wedges. This size wedge is the most common, because they produce just enough flavor and fit into any bottle.
4. Position the juicy part of lime wedges facing upwards. Cut a slit across the middle; this is for presentation. To heighten the cocktail's appearance, and to appear as if you're not an amateur, place the lime wedge on the rim of the glass using this incision.
Lime Wheels
5. Cut off the ends of the lime.
6. Create an incision length-wise down the lime. When done, this slit will make it easier to place on the rim of the glass, if desired.
7. Choose an end to start with and begin slicing off wheels. (Both ends of the lime should be facing your right and left.) Cut so the lime wheels are thin, but firm.
8. Place the newly cut lime wheel on the rim of your glass to heighten the presentation of your cocktail.
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