
Lemon Lime and Bitters
Australia's pub refresher: lemonade, lime and a coat of Angostura
Ingredients
- 6 dashesAngostura BittersSwirled to coat the glass; a couple more over the top for colorSubstitute: Any aromatic bitters
- 5 ozLemon-Lime SodaSprite-style soda or cloudy lemonade, well chilledSubstitute: Half lemonade, half soda water for a drier glass
- 1/2 ozLime CordialThe traditional pub pourSubstitute: Half a fresh lime, squeezed
Instructions
- Dash the Angostura bitters into a highball glass and swirl to coat the inside
Tip out any excess — the pink coat is what makes an LLB
- Fill the glass with ice and add the lime cordial
- Top with chilled lemon-lime soda and give one gentle stir
Gentle — keep the fizz
- Garnish with a lime wheel
Technique Notes
Swirl the bitters around the glass before building — the coat is the drink