Cutting Boards, Peelers & Zesters

Cocktails are more fun when garnished with a twist of lemon zest. Complete your bar's cocktail setup with Rapids Wholesale's selection of bar cutlery. We have a large selection of bar cutting boards and lemon zesters and peelers.
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  1. Green Cutting Board, 18" x 24"
    Green Cutting Board, 18" x 24"
    Special Price $36.56 Regular Price $40.85
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    Yellow Cutting Board, 18" x 24"
    Special Price $36.56 Regular Price $40.85
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What is a Lemon Zester and How Important Are They in Cocktails?

Zest is a food ingredient that is scraped or cut by a citrus zester or peeler from the outer, colorful skin of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, citron, and lime. Zest is used in food or drinks, particularly cocktails, not only to bring out the flavor and aroma but also to add color, decoration, and garnish. As a cocktail garnish, zest is usually cut in a long spiral called a twist. An example of a cocktail that is commonly garnished with a twist is a martini. For maximum flavor and aroma, zest is usually cut from the citrus fruit with a knife or a peeler or zester.

There are various methods of making and using twists for cocktails. Twists are typically cut from a whole fresh fruit with a small kitchen knife or, better yet, with a lemon zester or citrus peeler or other similar utensils. The curled shape or twist, as its name suggests, may come from cutting the wedge into a spiral or twist, and winding it around a straw or other object.

The Perfect Bar Zester and Fruit Peeler to Serve Your Cocktails with a Twist 

Ian Fleming's James Bond character has his popular signature drink, the Vesper Cocktail.  Here's the Vesper, according to Bond:

"Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?"

Now what would be 007's perfect cocktail be without the ubiquitous lemon peel or lemon zest?

Serve any stylish cocktail with a twist with Rapids Wholesale's citrus zester. Lime? Lemon? Orange? No problem. Our zester can even double as a peeler!.

Rapids also offers a cutting board and a bar cutting set that includes two paring knives, one utility knife, and one 6" x 12" cutting board.

Need More Help with Bar Cutting Boards or Zesters? No Problem.

Many of our expert Sales Representatives have years of experience in the food-service and beer industries before coming to join us. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here in our website, at one of our convenient locations, or even in our frequently mailed catalogs, please feel free to contact us, and one of our knowledgeable Rapids Wholesale Sales Representatives will immediately assist you in locating the products that you need.