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Bitter Lemon Tonic
Carbonated Mixer|Sodas|Non-alcoholic|Europe, United_Kingdom
Bitter lemon tonic is a specialty carbonated mixer used to enhance citrus forward and aperitif style cocktails with light bitterness and freshness
Bitter lemon tonic brings crisp lemon citrus lift with gentle quinine bitterness making it ideal for highballs spritzes and light aperitif style serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Low
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Low
Body
Light
Taste
CitrusBitterRefreshing
Aroma
Lemon PeelQuinineLight Zest
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Gin Bitter LemonHighball ServeAperitif Spritz
Modern Cocktails
Modern HighballsLight Aperitif Serves
Signature Serves
Bitter Lemon Highball Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinVodkaAperitif Liqueur
Recommended With
CitrusVermouthHerbal Liqueurs
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Tonic Water
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Bitter Lemon
similar carbonation with different citrus forward profile
Serving Tips
Add last to preserve carbonation and freshness
Storage Tips
Store chilled for best effervescence and balance
Buying Tips
Choose fine bubble bitter lemon tonic for cleaner highball structure
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Bitter Lemon Tonic
About Bitter Lemon Tonic
What Does Bitter Lemon Tonic Taste Like?
Crisp lemon forward with light quinine bitterness and refreshing bubbles
How It Is Made
Produced by carbonating water with quinine and lemon flavoring to create a balanced citrus bitter mixer
How To Use Bitter Lemon Tonic in Cocktails
Use to lengthen highballs and light aperitif style cocktails
Best For
Highballs spritzes and refreshing citrus serves
A Bit of History
Bitter lemon tonic developed as a variation of tonic water with added citrus flavor to support refreshing highball style drinks