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Candied Orange Peel

Sweet glossy citrus peel for elegant cocktails.

Illustrative cocktail styling for Candied Orange Peel

Styling inspiration; the image may show a related cocktail rather than the exact finished garnish.

THE GOOD STUFF

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
MAKE IT

Instructions

  1. Wash orange and slice peel into narrow strips, trimming excess pith.
  2. Blanch peel for 2 minutes and drain.
  3. Simmer with sugar and water for 20–30 minutes until translucent.
  4. Dry on parchment, then refrigerate airtight and use within a week.