lime peel

Green citrus skin

Lime peel is the outer skin of a lime, used for its aromatic oils and bright citrus flavor.

The zest—the thin green outer layer—adds intensity to cocktails, desserts, and savory dishes without the juice's acidity: Garnish with a twist of lime peel.

Dried lime peel appears in spice blends and teas.

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tangy · grating · cocktail · twist · aromatic · bitter · margarita · essential oil · microplane · garnish · craft cocktail · pith · candied · wedge · mojito · fragrant · tart · skin

Categories
Opposites
citrus anatomy

lime peellime juice

Pressed green citrus

citrus type

lime peellemon peel

Citrus fruit's outer rind

orange peel · grapefruit peel · tangerine peel

Family

lime, peel, limes, limed, liming, limy, peels, peeled, peeling

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G