The Zest Master – Citrus Zester & Channel Knife 16.5cm

The Zest Master is a 16.5 cm / 6.5 in stainless steel citrus garnish tool combining a fine zester with a channel knife for preparing lemons, limes and oranges at the bar.

Use the zester for fine aromatic citrus zest and the channel knife to cut narrow strips from the peel for twists and decorative garnishes. It is a small tool, but considerably more convincing than attacking an orange with whatever knife happened to be nearest.

Specifications

• Type: Citrus zester and channel knife
• Material: Stainless steel
• Length: 16.5 cm / 6.5 in
• Head width: Approx. 2.7 cm / 1.1 in
• Working head length: Approx. 4.5 cm / 1.8 in
• Best for: Lemon, lime and orange zest, citrus strips and cocktail garnishes
• Useful with: Martinis, Old Fashioneds, Negronis and other drinks finished with citrus oils or peel
• Care: Wash after use and dry thoroughly; take care around the cutting edges

Bartender tip: For an aromatic garnish, cut only the coloured outer peel where possible. A heroic quantity of white pith contributes bitterness rather than sophistication.