Australian summers are hot hot hot. Dragon’s breath, or wind gusts of 40+ degree C literally like dragon’s breath on your face.

It’s January, smack bang in the middle of summer. Weather reports say that we are heading towards a historic heat wave in the next few days, and boy are we in for a treat.

Cool down with an easy, peasy lemon, lime & bitter drink while sitting outside in your balcony/patio/deck on your favourite dark timber outdoor dining set. Watch the sunset while having candid conversations with your beloved and enjoy the beauty of the seasons.

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The Cheat’s Easy Peasy Lemon, Lime & Bitters

Makes approximately 1L jug

1/4 cup lemon, lime & bitter cordial syrup (I use Bickford’s)
600ml soda water
100ml cold water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lime
Thin, round slices of lemons and limes
1/2 bunch mint (leaves & stalks)
Ice

1. Place mint leaves, lemon and lime juice in a jug. Using a wooden spoon or a rolling pin, mash everything together.
2. Add cordial, soda water and cold water. Add the lemon and lime slices and ice. Mix well and serve chilled. Enjoy!