Citron
Also known as: cedar lemon, cedro
FruitsCitrus
One of the original citrus fruits, larger and more aromatic than a lemon, with a thick, fragrant rind.
Botanical Name
Citrus medica
Origin
Southeast Asia, now grown throughout the Mediterranean
Flavor Profile
Intensely aromatic, floral-citrus with less juice but more complex rind oils than lemon
Usage in Beverages
Distilled for its complex citrus aromatics. Featured prominently in Cuvée Blanc Cedro.