Cocktails with bitter lemon: five recipes for a refreshing drink

Bitter Lemon – a tangy drink

With Bitter Lemon, the bittersweet and refreshing ingredient, you can turn every moment into a special treat. Whether you're relaxing on your own, entertaining friends, or celebrating with family, Bitter Lemon adds that special something to every cocktail and brings refreshing elegance to your cocktail glass.

What is Bitter Lemon?

Bitter Lemon is a tangy drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and various bitter ingredients. It has been a popular mixer for cocktails since the 1950s because it offers an ideal balance between sweet and tart. It creates a unique flavor when combined with gin or vodka. Bitter Lemon also offers many possibilities for those who prefer non-alcoholic cocktails.

1. Gin & Bitter Lemon Fusion – A classic revisited

Ingredients

• 50 ml gin
• 150 ml bitter lemon
• Ice cubes
• Citrus twist for garnish

Preparation

1. Fill your cocktail glass generously with ice cubes, add the gin and then top up the glass with bitter lemon.
2. A twist of lemon peel adds a final burst of freshness to the drink.

2. Vodka Lemon Splash – A refreshing all-rounder

Ingredients

• 50 ml vodka
• 150 ml bitter lemon
• Ice cubes
• Lime slice for garnish

Preparation

1. Pour the vodka into a chilled cocktail glass with ice cubes and top up with bitter lemon.
2. Finish the drink with a fresh lime slice and a strawfor an extra kick of freshness.

3. Citrus Aperol Fizz – Fruity and tangy

Ingredients

• 50 ml Aperol
• 100 ml bitter lemon
• 50 ml sparkling water or prosecco
• Ice
• Orange slice for garnish

Preparation

1. Mix the Aperol and bitter lemon in a cocktail glassfilled with ice and add sparkling water or prosecco.
2. Garnish with an orange slice and stir gently.

4. Elderflower Lemon Spritz – Floral freshness for special moments

Ingredients

• 50 ml elderflower syrup
• 150 ml bitter lemon
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Mint leaves for garnish

Preparation

1. Mix elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and bitter lemon in a cocktail glass filled with ice cubes.
2. Stir gently and garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves.

5. Berry Lemon Refresh – A fruity mix without alcohol

Ingredients

• 150 ml bitter lemon
• 50 ml fruity lemonade (e.g., berry or lemon)
• Fresh berries for garnish
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Fill a cocktail glasswith ice cubes, pour in the bitter lemon and fruity lemonade and garnish with fresh berries.

FAQs about cocktails with bitter lemon

1. Which spirits go well with bitter lemon? Gin and vodka go particularly well with bitter lemon, but aperitifs such as Aperol also harmonize perfectly with the tart-sweet freshness of this mixer.
2. How is bitter lemon best served? Bitter lemon is particularly good in a chilled cocktail glass and harmonizes with fresh citrus flavors, herbs, and light spirits.
3. What occasions are bitter lemon cocktails suitable for? - Whether as a refreshing drink on summer evenings or a stylish aperitif with dinner, bitter lemon is perfect for any occasion and gives cocktails that special something.

A moment to enjoy with bitter lemon cocktails

With these bitter lemon cocktails, you can turn any evening into something special. Served in stylish cocktail glasses, they bring freshness and elegance to your everyday life and make social evenings or relaxed moments in the garden a little highlight. With this in mind: Cheers to the beautiful things in life and to many more enjoyable moments!