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orange peel

British  

noun

  1. the thick pitted rind of an orange

  2. anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain

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Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Brut Reserve is creamy and lush yet fresh, with bright notes of citrus and orange peel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Top with candied orange peel and call it festive.

From Salon

Founder and CEO Caitlin Braam deems the Negroni-ish Cashmere, a cranberry cider with dark cherry and bitter orange peel, a particularly good fit for the holidays: “It evokes this warm wintry feeling and vibe.”

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Lightly sweetened with honey, they’re lit up with warming spices and orange peel.

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The orange sauce — almost candy-sweet with a citrus tang — is cooked with real orange peels and dried Szechuan peppers.

From Los Angeles Times