Lemon, Lime and Bitters

How to Make Lemon, Lime and Bitters

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1. Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes.

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2. Pour in the lime cordial and the lemon juice.

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3. Add the bitters, then top with the chilled lemonade and stir gently once.

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4. Garnish with the lemon wheel and lime wedge and serve at once.

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Tips for Making Lemon, Lime and Bitters

• Use plenty of ice and chilled lemonade. The drink is best when it is very cold and lively, and it goes flat and sweet as the ice melts.
• Add the bitters last, and go by taste. A few dashes give a warm, spicy note, but too many make it taste medicinal.
• Squeeze the lemon fresh. A little real acidity stops the cordial and lemonade from tasting sugary, and it gives the drink a bright, clean finish.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

What to Serve with Lemon, Lime and Bitters

• Chicken parmigiana
• A barbecue
• A meat pie

Storing & Reheating Lemon, Lime and Bitters

Best made fresh and drunk straight away. The cordial and lemon juice can be mixed ahead and chilled, but add the lemonade and bitters only at the last moment. For a crowd, build it in a large jug with 8 tablespoons of cordial, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, 800 ml of lemonade and 12 to 16 dashes of bitters, and pour it over glasses of ice so that it does not go flat.

Lemon, Lime and Bitters FAQ: Common Questions

Lemon, Lime and Bitters Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.