Stripping a sliver of orange peel to garnish that old-fashioned is one of the least demanding cocktail chores, but there’s an advantage to having a jar of Collins Orange Twist in Syrup on hand. An Italian import, these are uniform, nicely cut strips of peel for cocktails, desserts and even savory dishes like duck. A little of the syrup can go into the drink, replacing the usual sugar cube.
Collins Orange Twist in Syrup, 10 ounces, $10.49, truebrands.com. )
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