Ango Soda Refreshing Mocktail Perfect for Summer

Are you tired of reaching for sugary drinks or alcoholic cocktails to cool you down in the summer heat? Look no further than this easy Ango Soda recipe - a caffeine-free, alcohol-free, and calorie-free drink with a deliciously unique twist.

So sit back, grab a glass, and get ready to discover the perfect summer drink that will keep you cool and refreshed without the guilt.

 This drink was invented by the every inspiring Julia Child in her book Julia Child & Company as a low calorie cocktail alternative.

Just three simple ingredients over ice and you have a mocktail, family friendly summer refresher, designated driver alternative.

What are aromatic bitters and where can I find them?

Aromatic Bitters are an herbal based flavoring usually added to mixed drinks. You can find it in the alcohol section of the grocery store with the other mixers and drink additives (like margarita salt, grenadine, rose water, etc.). Angostura is one name brand, hence the name "Ango Soda".

Do bitters contain alcohol? Yes. It is 44.7% alcohol by volume.

How can you say the drink is non-alcoholic? A little thing called Math! Don't panic, I will make it easy Math.

• Assume you make the drink with 250 ml of club soda and add 2.5 ml of bitters (8 ounces of club soda and a ½ teaspoon of bitters for us lazy Americans).
• That is a ratio of 1 part bitters to 100 parts club soda. That 47% alcohol becomes less than a half percent of the whole drink.
• You actually only use a few splashes of the bitters which makes that alcohol percentage even less.
• For reference, pure vanilla extract is 35% alcohol per FDA regulations.

Now that we have THAT out of the way, let's talk about taste. It has a nice light and refreshing citrus taste with a slight spicy twist to it. 

Bitters aren't just for drinks, try splashing it on some chicken for an easy flavorful meal.

Cherry Lime Ango Soda

If you want a slightly sweeter cherry alternative, try a splash of maraschino cherry juice and maybe a cherry (or two) for garnish. It will add a few carbs and calories over the original, but totally worth it for my fellow cherry limeade lovers.

Recipe

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Ingredients

 

• sparkling mineral water or club soda
• ice
• aromatic bitters
• lime
• maraschino cherry syrup (optional)

Instructions

 

• Pour sparkling mineral water over ice.
• Add a few splashes of aromatic bitters and lime juice to taste.
• Garnish with a slice of lime.
• Optional: add maraschino cherry syrup for Cherry Lime Ango Soda.

Until next time, happy eating (and drinking)!
~Audrey