Star-Spangled Banner

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Ingredients

Orange for garnish

In the spirit of all that is American, try your hand at the Star-Spangled Banner [garnish, that is].

This simple yet sophisticated peel is inspired by the very anthem of our country, while accentuating the citrus botanicals found in Bluecoat American Dry Gin.

Directions

STEP 1

Peel your orange, then with a paring knife, straighten the sides into a long rectangle. Trim off any excess.

STEP 1

Peel your orange, then with a paring knife, straighten the sides into a long rectangle. Trim off any excess.

STEP 2

On one end of the peel, begin to (gently) cut straight lines in the shape of a star.

STEP 1

Peel your orange, then with a paring knife, straighten the sides into a long rectangle. Trim off any excess.

STEP 2

On one end of the peel, begin to (gently) cut straight lines in the shape of a star.

STEP 3

Using your fingers or a toothpick, gently remove the star silhouette.

STEP 1

Peel your orange, then with a paring knife, straighten the sides into a long rectangle. Trim off any excess.

STEP 2

On one end of the peel, begin to (gently) cut straight lines in the shape of a star.

STEP 3

Using your fingers or a toothpick, gently remove the star silhouette.

STEP 4

Place your creation on the rim of a glass using a mini garnish clip, or give it a twist and drop it right in!