Cocktails...

A collection of thoughtfully crafted cocktail recipes and techniques that highlight how dried citrus elevates classic and modern drinks, focusing on flavor, aroma, and simple methods for both home bartenders and professionals.

Margarita with Dried Lime

This bright, tart Margarita is finished with a dried lime slice that deepens the citrus aroma and delivers a more layered, balanced drinking experience from first sip to last.

michaeltberger

Jan 312 min read

Negroni with Dried Orange Slice

This classic Negroni is bitter, bold, and beautifully balanced, finished with a dried orange slice that gently softens each sip while adding warmth and aromatic depth.

michaeltberger

Jan 152 min read

The Slow Peel Old Fashioned

This cocktail is simple, classic, and intentionally restrained—designed to let a dried citrus slice do what it does best: add aroma and depth without overpowering the drink. Ingredients 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey 1 sugar cube or ½ oz simple syrup 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters Ice (large cube preferred) 1 dried orange slice (from your fruit) Instructions Add the sugar cube (or simple syrup) and bitters to a rocks glass. If using a sugar cube, add a splash of water and gentl

michaeltberger

Dec 30, 20251 min read