I’ve been in Australia for nearly a full year now and let me tell you the sun here is no joke! Thankfully the national drink of Australia is a beautifully refreshing mixture of lemonade, lime cordial and Angostura Bitters. Amply named ‘Lemon, Lime & Bitters.
The history of Lemon, Lime, and Bitters (LLB) is quite fascinating. This refreshing drink has its roots in colonial times and is believed to have been invented in Australia around the 1880s. It was created as a non-alcoholic alternative to the popular “Pink Gin,” which was gin mixed with Angostura bitters.
The drink gained popularity in Australia and New Zealand, where golfers enjoyed it after matches. The refreshing mix of lemonade, lime cordial, and bitters became ideal for hot climates. Angostura bitters, a key ingredient, initially served the British Royal Navy to combat seasickness in the 1840s and eventually inspired sailors to mix bitters into their gin, giving rise to Pink Gin. Its popularity spread throughout the British colonies, leading to its incorporation into lemonade and lime cordial for LLB. Today, Australians celebrate Lemon, Lime, and Bitters as their national drink, readily available in bars, restaurants, and supermarkets, and loved for its unique taste.
A Lemon, Lime, and Bitters (LLB) is a popular non-alcoholic drink in Australia. It’s a refreshing mix of lemonade, lime cordial, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients
- Lemonade
- Lime cordial
- Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add a splash of lime cordial.
- Top up with lemonade.
- Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime and lemon wedge.
It’s a perfect drink for a hot day and has a unique, slightly bitter taste that balances the sweetness of the lemonade and lime cordial. Enjoy! Also if you would like to discover other drink receipies why not check out Canadas national drink
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