LLB (Lemon, Lime & Bitters)

1,5 cl Finest Call Lime Juice
12 cl Lemonade (or lime carbonated soft drink)
6-8 Dashes Angostura® aromatic bitters
Lime, and/or lemon, fresh, 3 segments

Mixing Technique: Build
Glass: Highball
Decoration: Lemon & lime
Method:
Rim the inside of a glass with 6-8 dashes of Angostura® aromatic bitters. Add ice cubes and swirl until the glass is evenly coated with Angostura® aromatic bitters. Fill glass with lemonade or lime carbonated soft drink and a shot (15 ml) of lime cordial or fresh lime juice. For a low-cal version fill glass with soda water. Garnish by squeezing a lemon and lime wedge into the drink.

2019-03-15T15:43:39+01:00By Vitra Deonarine|Categories: Tribute Cocktails|

Historical Perspective

One of the most popular mixed drinks in the world today, based on Angostura® aromatic bitters, is proudly presented by the Marketing Manager of The House of Angostura, Mrs. Vitro Deonarine. Lemon, Lime & Bitters (LLB) is a mixed drink consisting of lemonade (or lime carbonated soft drink), lime cordial and Angostura® aromatic bitters. The (bright) lemonade may be substituted with soda water or lemon squash. The LLB is usually served as a non-alcoholic alternative to the legendary Pink Gin (gin, mixed with Angostura® aromatic bitters and a splash of water). The LLB enjoys great popularity in Australia and New Zealand where more than 100 million LLB's are served every year. Initially, the LLB would become especially popular amongst golf players to be enjoyed after a golf match. In Australia and New Zealand, tt the traditional 19th hole, it is almost mandatory to enjoy a refreshing Lemon, Lime & Bitters In 2018 the Lemon, Lime & Bitters were described as "Australia's national drink," in an article in ABC News (a national news service in Australia). Pre-mixed versions of LLB is produced by some companies, the most popular coming from the House of Angostura.