: a small utensil for peeling zest (as of a lemon)
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This beloved Microplane zester is made from stainless steel and designed with a unique tooth set that grates hard spices, citrus, cheeses, and more as smooth as butter.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Hale says fresh citrus oils transform cocktails entirely, and a good zester gives you clean, aromatic strips that make every drink feel intentional.—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Which zester is best? Many baking, cooking and cocktail recipes will often call for lemon, lime or orange zest, which can be difficult to achieve without a proper zester.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025 What to Know About Cheese Graters Before Shopping Style
There are four different styles of graters: box, rotary, flat, and rasp (commonly known as a Microplane or zester).—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for zester