Highball

Bitter Lemon

Name: Bitter Lemon
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Gin; 150 ml Bitter lemon soda

Served in a highball glass

Ingredients

45 ml Gin
150 ml Bitter lemon soda

Preparation

Build over ice in a highball glass and stir.

Garnish

Lemon wedge

Origin story

Bitter Lemon is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century, gaining popularity as a refreshing mixer in the UK. The drink combines gin with bitter lemon soda, echoing the British penchant for citrus-flavored beverages.