Bitter Lemon Soda Food

BITTER LEMON

Steps:

• Cut the lemons into pieces, put in a saucepan with the water and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, until the fruit is soft.
• Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Remove from the heat, cover and cool.
• Strain before using.

LEMON, LIME AND BITTERS

Steps:

• Rim the inside of a glass with 5-6 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters.
• Swirl until the glass is evenly coated with Angostura aromatic bitters then add ice.
• Fill glass with Lemon squash or solo and a shot of lime cordial and/or fresh lime juice. ( For a low-cal version fill glass with soda or use diet drinks).
• Garnish with a slice of lemon and/or lime.

WILD HEART COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine Aperol, vermouth, lemon juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled Old-Fashioned glass. Top with lemon soda and garnish with orange wheel.