{"id":4122,"date":"2013-07-11T00:33:40","date_gmt":"2013-07-11T00:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/?p=4122"},"modified":"2018-03-15T16:19:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T00:19:21","slug":"get-ready-to-zest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/get-ready-to-zest\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready to Zest!"},"content":{"rendered":"

What turns that drink in your hand into the perfect refreshment on a summer day?\u00a0 A bright splash of citrus!\u00a0 From lemonade to margaritas, that sweet and sour citrus flavor invites us to relax back into our chairs and enjoy the cool drink in our hands. But citrus is not just about the juice, the zest of citrus fruits also adds an amazing flavor pop!<\/p>\n

So whether you are a bar or restaurant owner, somebody who loves to entertain, or just loves the taste of lemon, grapefruit, lime or orange in your food and drinks, then consider the Zip ZesterTM<\/sup><\/a> as your newest kitchen accessory \u2013 it for sure is my new fave!<\/p>\n

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The Zip Zester <\/sup>is super-efficient and easy to use.\u00a0 Have you ever spent WAY too much time carefully peeling a lemon into twists for drinks?\u00a0 How about painstakingly zesting multiple oranges to add to your favorite cranberry orange quick bread? Struggling to avoid the bitter pith?\u00a0 The Zip Zester <\/sup>will make those tasks a breeze \u2026 it only took 10 seconds to do a whole orange \u2013 amazing!<\/p>\n

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Now that you have a fantastic tool to speed through those tedious tasks, you have more time to get creative in the kitchen!\u00a0 How about zesting a whole orange or lemon into some simple syrup and making a special sweetener for your summertime drinks?<\/p>\n

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Try my recipe for Zesty Lemon Syrup<\/strong> to add a flavorful kick to your favorite iced tea or cocktail, such as a lemon drop or my Zesty Spiked Lemon Splash. <\/strong>Or try a lime version for a zesty margarita! Use the d\u2019lish syrup to sweeten up your favorite drinks, and then use one of the two twist blades (Little TwistTM<\/sup> or Big TwistTM<\/sup>) to create a beautiful garnish that will impress any guest.<\/p>\n

What a great way to \u201czest\u201d up your next cocktail party!\u00a0 Cheers! – Kathy<\/p>\n

Zesty Spiked Lemon Splash<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 1\/2 oz vodka or gin
\n3\/4 oz Zesty Lemon Syrup (recipe follows)
\n3\/4 oz fresh Sunkist lemon juice
\n1 \u2013 2 oz sparkling water, chilled
\nGarnish: long fresh lemon zest twist<\/p>\n

Fill a large tall glass with ice. Measure in the vodka, Zesty Lemon Syrup and juice. \u00a0Add sparkling water and stir. Garnish with lemon zest.<\/p>\n

Zesty Lemon Syrup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes 1 1\/2 cups<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 Tbsp. finely minced lemon zest
\n1 cup sugar
\n1 cup water<\/p>\n

Combine the zest, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a quick boil over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and let cool. (Do not strain). Store refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.<\/p>\n

Recipe by Kathy Casey Liquid Kitchen\u00ae<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What turns that drink in your hand into the perfect refreshment on a summer day?\u00a0 A bright splash of citrus!\u00a0 From lemonade to margaritas, that sweet and sour citrus flavor invites us to relax back into our chairs and enjoy the cool drink in our hands. But citrus is not just about the juice, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11748,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n