Bitter Lemon

A refreshing tea sparkler as an alternative to over sweet Lemonade

4 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon

4 oz Jasmine Green or Black Tea

1 T honey or sweeter to desired levels

1/4 lemon squeeze

Make tea, sweeten to your liking. Cool in refrigerator. Mix 50/50 with Top Note Bitter Lemon. Ice and add Lemon rind or juice if desired.

1/4 oz St Elizabeth's Allspice Dram

1 oz Pumpkin Vodka or Whiskey

3 oz Bitter Lemon

Orange/Clove or Lemon Peel garnish

Build cocktail in a collins glass, starting with dram, spirits (vodka or whiskey) and ice. Add Bitter lemon along side of ice. Stir gently and garnish. 

A great way to use up some less than perfect Rose from your cellar. Bitter Lemon makes the perfect wingman in a Spritz of any kind. 

½ oz Cocchi Vermouth (Sweet)

3 oz Rose Wine

3 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Soda

Mix contents in a pitcher (multiply by the drinks you intend to serve) and pour over ice in a wine glass. 

½ - 1 oz Bitter Liqueur like Campari or Cappelletti

½ - 1 oz Sweet Red Vermouth like Cocchi or Punt o Mes

4 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Soda

Build ingredients in a highball glass except bitter liqueur. Ice. Drizzle red liqueur over ice and garnish with lemon peel twirl.