Lemon Lime & Bitters
(alcohol-free*)
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5 fl oz | Lemonade |
| 4 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method
- POUR lime and lemonade into ice-filled glass and briefly stir.
- DASH bitters onto surface.
Garnish
- Garnish with lime wedge.
- Serve with a straw so drinker can stir in the bitters.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Lemon Lime & Bitters contains 34 calories
*Alcohol-free: This recipe contains a maximum of 0.5% alc/vol.
Alcohol content:
- 0 standard drinks
- 0.26% alc./vol. (0.53° proof)
- 0.4 grams of pure alcohol
History
Very popular in its homeland, Australia.
Review
The dose of alcoholic bitters is so tiny compared to the overall volume of this cocktail that this mocktail is probably less alcoholic than most ripe bananas. But equally as tasty.
AKA: LLB
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Comments & Discussion
In the West, lime cordial and lemon squash (eg Solo) is the standard (although a lime juice version is acceptable). Try that in Melbourne, and you're likely to wear the drink!
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