Rotate the lemon just as the white pith appears, but avoid grating the white pith since it’s bitter. If you don’t have a zester or a grater, you can zest a lemon using just a small knife.

2 oz. gin 0.75 oz. lemon juice 0.75 oz. orgeat (almond syrup) 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds.

This method is great because you're moving the zester rather than the fruit, so you zest the citrus more evenly and ... a hint of lime to your favorite cocktail, using this testing technique ...

Once you get the hang of the motion, this method can be quicker than the traditional back-and-forth rubbing technique and keeping the fruit steady means your fingers are farther from the sharp blades, ...