A liquid composition comprising aromatic and bitter components of citrus and obtained by extracting, in a solvent, citrus skin having cuts at 0.5-5.0 mm intervals on the surface thereof； a packaged beverage obtained by mixing the liquid composition with a beverage raw material； and a liquid composition production method including a step in which the citrus skin having cuts at 0.5-5.0 mm intervals on the surface thereof is extracted in a solvent and a liquid composition containing aromatic and bitter components of citrus is prepared. A food or beverage using this liquid composition has the refreshing and fresh qualities of citrus and can provide a novel taste as a luxury product.
