Zesty Citrus Sparkle

This zesty and refreshing nonalcoholic cocktail is a perfect blend of citrus flavors and a hint of bitterness. The Lemon-Lime & Bitters (LLB) cocktail combines the bright zest of limes and lemons with the gentle bite of Angostura bitters, all topped off with sparkling water. It's a simple, yet flavorful drink that's ideal for any occasion.

Zesty Citrus Sparkle

A zesty and refreshing nonalcoholic cocktail featuring a blend of citrus flavors and a hint of bitterness, topped off with sparkling water.

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Ingredients

  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons simple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Angostura bitters
  • 6 oz San Pellegrino or other sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Slice of citrus for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, steep the lime zest in the lime juice for 10 minutes.
  2. Repeat the steeping process for the lemon zest and juice.
  3. Strain the lime juice and zest mixture through a small fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, making sure to squeeze the pulp to extract all the liquid from the zest.
  4. Repeat the straining process for the lemon zest and juice.
  5. Add the simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and sparkling water to the pitcher.
  6. Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.
  7. Pour the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
  8. Garnish with a slice of citrus.