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According to this article, coffeesp00ns is right: Anyway, that's what the cocktail books tell you. I can't say I've ever noticed much of a flavor difference between a twisted peel and a flamed one, but it certainly makes your drinking rituals a little more showy. And honestly, who doesn't love a little showmanship at cocktail hour? You work your tail feathers off; you deserve it.The principle behind a flamed twist is the same as any twist, really. You're squeezing oil out of the peel and onto the surface of the cocktail. In this case, though, you're squeezing it through a flame, which lightly caramelizes the oil and subtly enhances its flavor.