Three kinds of citrus, a touch of sugar and a head of soda. The Florida tastes like a glass of fresh orange juice that has been given more edge and sparkle, and it is dangerously good on a hot day.
2¾ oz
orange juice freshly squeezed
1¼ oz
grapefruit juice
¾ oz
lemon juice
¼ oz
simple syrup
top up with
soda water
Garnish: Orange slice and lemon wheel · Ice: Ice cubes
Florida
Fresh, tangy and lightly sweet, with bright orange, bitter grapefruit and a zesty lemon edge. Crisp and lively thanks to the soda.
The Florida is named after the American state famous for its oranges and grapefruit, and the name says what matters: citrus. It is one of the long-standing alcohol-free drinks of the classic bar repertoire and has been printed in bar books for decades, especially in Germany, where it is a standard on menus next to the San Francisco and the Coconut Kiss.
There is no known creator. Older recipes sometimes add a few dashes of Angostura bitters, which contain alcohol, so modern alcohol-free versions leave them out. What remains is a straightforward citrus sour, lengthened with soda water.
Yes, as long as you leave out the Angostura bitters that some older recipes include.
Yes, but choose 100 percent juice without added sugar and skip or reduce the simple syrup.
A highball glass over ice is standard. Served without soda, it also works in a coupe.
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