My friend Kim lives in Perth and I have been very fortunate to have been able to visit her to see where she lives. The first time I was there she drank lemon, lime and bitters, which I had never heard of before. I love the name of the drink but not having ever tasted it as it has sucrose, I had to use my imagination to create something at home. Traditionally this is a drink made with lemonade, lime cordial and Angostura bitters. I love bitters in my gin and tonics, and even just in plain soda water as a refreshing change to what I drink. Being on a cordial kick at present I decided to make a cordial using the ingredients as suggested by the name lemon, lime and bitters, rather than what the drink should be made of. The result was the most addictive cordial I have ever tasted. I mixed it into my water bottle at a ratio far higher than what I normally would do, and I could not get enough! It is sweet and tangy and very syrupy. I am looking forward to summer weather, and using this to flavour an ice cold G&T.
Lemon, Lime And Bitters
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- fructose, weight to be determined by juice
- 10 dashes Angostura bitters, or more to taste
Method
- Juice the lemon and lime into a measuring jug and make a note of the mls
- Place into a saucepan
- Weigh the fructose to be the same as the juice (i.e. if the juice measures 100mls you need 100g sugar)
- Add to the juice and place the saucepan on a high heat
- Stir to dissolve and then bring to the boil
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes
- Remove from the heat and add the zest
- Leave to cool
- Add the bitters and stir
- Place into a sterilized glass bottle
- Store in the fridge
- Strain into a glass with water or soda water, adding enough for your taste buds, I like mine strong
Notes
This makes a very syrupy cordial.
See this post on how I sterilize my glass jars.
Click on the links for conversions and notes.
What I blogged:
- one year ago – Blessed Are Those Who Thirst
- three years ago – Hake Curry
- four years ago – I Adore Adoro
Mmm, I love Lemon Lime and Bitters!! I never had it until I visited in New Zealand, and now that I’m in Oz, I’m smitten. I’d love to try my hand at making it at home. 🙂
I am sure you will love my version Krista 🙂
This sounds so refreshing Tandy. I must give it a try! 🙂 xx
And a healthy alternative for the kids 🙂
I love lemon, lime and bitters too! I thought it was a universal thing but clearly not 🙂 Clever idea making your own Tandy!
I have recently seen it here Lorraine, but never in Europe 🙂
Sounds like a fabulous cordial Tandy.
Have a super afternoon.
🙂 Mandy xo
Thanks Mandy 🙂
Anything with lemon or lime in it wins over my heart! Just love those flavors. Can only imagine this drink is amazing for that reason. Have a lovely week!
Thank you Laura, have a super week as well 🙂
Hi Tandy, this drink sounds refreshing, perfect for anytime of the year.
It is very refreshing Cheri 🙂
I’ve never thought of enjoying bitters without alcohol, but this sounds so tasty!
It makes a change 😉
A great use for bitters – I have a bottle lurking that I have only used a few splashes of!
Bitters has to be the one ingredient that lasts a lifetime 😉
Wow I didn’t know you could make your own recipe for this, it is only my favourite drink 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I am sure it is not exactly the same but if you try it, you can let me know 🙂
Oh, I love your take on this Aussie/Kiwi favourite – Tandy.
Thanks Rachel!
I think this might be a great drink mix I try out on my girlfriends when we get together on Black Friday. Very nice
Hope you enjoy it Kay 🙂
What a refreshing drink
Thanks so much 🙂
I totes thought LLB was a everywhere drink. I love lemon, lime and bitters too! Such a refreshing bevie. Just went to the bar and ordered me one.
I love Aussie speak Anna, it always brings a smile to my face 🙂
This drink sounds ideal to drink in warm hot weather!
It is indeed Sophie 🙂