What's the story of CR Citrus?
In November 2017, I visited my old man’s childhood home and was drawn to the mature Meyer Lemon trees. Within a week, life gave me lemons and a Traeger and the rest of the story is being written.
Yep, March 2020 was a doozy. I found solace in the fruit and in the smoke but mostly in sharing it with others.
In June 2021, I walked away from 26 years in education. I wanted to find new ways to spread positive vibes.
Today, I work with citrus farms in Southern/Central California to ensure that I'm working with the highest quality fruit. It's been a wild ride but I've never lost sight of the importance of bringing people together.
From grove to glass the fruit abides.....
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How do you CR Citrus?
This citrus partners well with all kinds of drinks;
cocktails, beer, kombucha, leisure sodas, and much more. Believe it, some folks skip the drinks and put it on a charcuterie board or on their dinner.
When I'm mixing a proper cocktail here's how I CR Citrus;
- Place a small piece of citrus in your cocktail shaker. The flavors will release as you shake.
- Throw a large ice cube in your glass and plop a big ol’ slice of citrus on your cube.
- Strain drink....I think you know the rest.
- Drink in the sweet smokiness in your glass as you enjoy your cocktail. Go ahead and eat the fruit-WOW!
I only smoke when I drink...
How do I store my citrus?
You might find that you can’t polish off a bag of these slices in one weekend. Here are some storage tips;
- Transfer your fruit and white silica pack to an airtight container.
- I prefer Mason Jars with a lid because they work well and look cool.
- It is important that you keep your citrus in a dry/cool place. These bad boys can be compromised if left in the heat.
- I stand by my 120 day freshness guarantee. Please let me know if your fruit was compromised.