Ingredient
Citrus Fruit
Essential for balancing cocktails, citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges bring vibrant acidity, bright sweetness, and aromatic oils. Their freshness enhances drinks such as the classic Daiquiri or Whiskey Sour. Often used as garnishes, they create visual appeal while complementing the spirit's flavors.
Substitutes
- Grapefruit— interchangeable in most recipes as both are citrus fruits with similar flavor profiles and acidity.