Preserved Lemon Tonic Fizz

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Preserved Lemon Tonic Fizz

Preserved lemon gives this tonic fizz a savory edge alongside fresh lemon juice. Mash it into a paste first so its flavor spreads through the drink, then add the tonic just before serving.
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About this recipe.

A salty-tart preserved lemon drink with fresh lemon juice, ice and chilled tonic.

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  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped preserved lemon (seeds removed)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ice (for serving)
  • chilled tonic water (to top up four glasses)
  • thinly sliced preserved lemon (for garnish)

A savory turn on a lemon fizz

The preserved lemon brings salt and a deeper citrus flavor, while tonic adds sweetness and bitterness. Mash the lemon well before dividing it among the glasses.

At the table

Serve cold in four tall glasses, adding the bubbles at the last moment.

The cooking plan

How to make Preserved Lemon Tonic Fizz.

  1. Crush the chopped preserved lemon into a paste with a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the fresh lemon juice.

  2. Divide among four highball glasses. Fill with ice and top with chilled tonic water, stirring gently.

  3. Garnish with thin preserved lemon slices and serve immediately.

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Preserved Lemon Tonic Fizz

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A salty-tart preserved lemon drink with fresh lemon juice, ice and chilled tonic.
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Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped preserved lemon seeds removed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ice for serving
  • chilled tonic water to top up four glasses
  • thinly sliced preserved lemon for garnish

Instructions
 

  1. Crush the chopped preserved lemon into a paste with a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  2. Divide among four highball glasses. Fill with ice and top with chilled tonic water, stirring gently.
  3. Garnish with thin preserved lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Use preserved lemon sold in brine; fresh lemon alone gives a different drink.
No tonic volume is specified; top up each prepared glass to taste.

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