Aecorn Bitter Citrus Mocktail
The Aecorn Bitter Citrus Mocktail mixes bright citrus and herbal notes for a refreshing, easy sip you can whip up at home. It balances citrus brightness with a clean, bitter edge for a grown-up, alcohol-free drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Strainer
- Highball glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 75 ml Aecorn Bitter
- 50 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 100 ml sparkling water or sparkling soda
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters optional, for added depth
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit slice or peel twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add Aecorn Bitter and grapefruit juice.
- Shake gently for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or sparkling soda.
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon.
- Add bitters on top if you want.
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice or a peel twist.
Notes
I usually reach for sparkling water when I want a drier taste. If friends are around and they like it a little sweeter, I go with sparkling soda.
Bitters are totally optional, but they add a nice extra layer. I stick to just a couple dashes—any more and the grapefruit flavor can get lost.
Fresh ice really helps. Old ice melts too quickly and waters everything down.
For garnish, a grapefruit peel twist looks sharp and adds a bit of aroma. Sometimes I’ll toss in a rosemary sprig if I’m feeling fancy or want a hint of herbal flavor.
Bitters are totally optional, but they add a nice extra layer. I stick to just a couple dashes—any more and the grapefruit flavor can get lost.
Fresh ice really helps. Old ice melts too quickly and waters everything down.
For garnish, a grapefruit peel twist looks sharp and adds a bit of aroma. Sometimes I’ll toss in a rosemary sprig if I’m feeling fancy or want a hint of herbal flavor.