Cocktail recipe

Prague Bitter Lemon

Prague Bitter Lemon takes a Czech-inspired direction, with bitter lemon bite, pilsner-like dryness and crisp finish. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Prague Bitter Lemon

Description

Becherovka brings its bittersweet herbal spice to a long mix of lemon, tonic cordial and soda. Lemon opens the drink briskly, then the bitter tonic and warming spice carry the finish. It suits a tonic drinker who enjoys the quinine edge and wants a more spiced base.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Becherovka
  • 20 ml Lemon Syrup
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml Tonic cordial
  • Soda Water to top
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Bottle Opener – Useful if the serve uses bottled soda, ginger beer or sparkling wine.

Instructions

  1. Add the spirit, citrus and flavouring ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake briefly until the base is cold.
  3. Strain into the serving glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with the sparkling ingredient, stir gently and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (Recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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