Ingredients
- 1 ozFresh Grapefruit JuiceFresh squeezedSubstitute: Pink grapefruit preferred
- 6 dashesAll The Bitter Orange BittersNon-alcoholic orange bittersSubstitute: Strongwater Orange Bitters
- 6 ozTonic WaterQuality tonic waterSubstitute: Fever-Tree or Q preferred
Instructions
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add 6 dashes non-alcoholic orange bitters and 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- Top with 6 oz tonic water and stir gently to combine
- Garnish with grapefruit slice
Technique Notes
Pour the tonic down the side of the glass over the ice. Straight into juice it foams up and goes flat before the drink reaches the table.
Why the Bitter Citrus Tonic Works
A refreshing non-alcoholic highball that uses non-alcoholic orange bitters to bring complexity to tonic water and fresh grapefruit juice. Demonstrates how non-alcoholic bitters can create genuinely interesting mocktails rather than mere juice drinks.