Lemon, lime and bitters
| Type | Mixed drink |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia |
| Ingredients | |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
| Standard garnish | Slice of lemon or lime |
| Served | Straight up or with ice |
| Preparation | Rim the inside (and optionally outside) of the glass with 4 to 5 dashes of Angostura Bitters then pour lemonade and lime cordial (15–30 mL) into glass. Garnish with Lemon if desired. Has 0.2% alcohol. Angostura LLB is available in cans as well in a pre-mixed version. |
Lemon, lime and bitters (LLB) is a mixed drink made with clear lemonade, lime cordial, and bitters. The drink is thought to have been invented in Australia sometime in the 1880s with the addition of lime to lemonade and bitters, an existing home remedy drink. It has been described by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as "Australia's national drink" due to its ubiquity on restaurant menus and availability as a pre-mixed beverage.
It was served as a non-alcoholic alternative to "Pink Gin" (gin mixed with Angostura bitters).