The Magic of “Citrus Stock”
Spent citrus and other fruits can be blended and cooked into “stocks” that provide another layer of flavor in drinks.
- story: Dan Q. Dao
- photo: Alexa Bendek
Sour Lemon
Thicker than a stock but not quite a cordial, this citrus mixture can be used in a variety of drinks.
Aaron Polsky’s Citrus Blend
This no-heat citrus stock can be used in place of, or alongside, fresh citrus in cocktail recipes.
Trash Tiki Citrus Stock
Citrus stock, adjusted with citric and malic acids and fortified with sugar, can extend the life of spent fruit husks.
Sprite Syrup
This concentrate, made from spent citrus husks, was designed to taste like lemon-lime soda.
