Citrus (General)

The broadest and most essential flavor category in cocktails — the bright, acidic backbone that makes drinks balanced and refreshing. General citrus encompasses the overlapping tartness of lemons, limes, and oranges when they blend into a unified bright acidity, plus rarer citrus like yuzu and kumquat. It is the primary source of acidity in the sour family and the aromatic spark in virtually every cocktail family.