Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon 4Pk

Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon 4Pk is Schweppes' premium 1783 range take on the classic bitter lemon, pairing lemon juice and peel with quinine for a sharp, bittersweet mixer, packaged as four 200ml (6.7 oz) glass bottles. It is a non-alcoholic mixer (0% ABV).

Quick Facts: ABV: 0% (Non-Alcoholic Mixer) | Origin: Geneva, 1783; made in the USA | Style: Bitter Lemon Tonic | Size: 4 x 200ml (6.7 oz) Bottles | Brand: Schweppes

Production & Heritage

Schweppes traces back to 1783, when Jacob Schweppe perfected a process for carbonating water in Geneva and went on to supply London. It is the oldest soft drink brand in the world, and in the United States the range is produced by Keurig Dr Pepper. The 1783 range marks the year Jacob Schweppe first carbonated water. Bitter Lemon blends lemon juice, peel oil and quinine with a cleaner sweetness than the standard Schweppes line, in a 200ml bottle meant for a single serve.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Lemon peel and pith with a chalky quinine note.

Taste: Tart lemon and a firm bitter backbone balanced by moderate sweetness.

Finish: Long, dry and bitter with lingering lemon oil.

How to Drink Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon

Pour over plenty of ice in a tall glass at roughly one part spirit to two or three parts mixer. Keep it well chilled and pour gently to hold the carbonation.

Gin & Bitter Lemon: 2 oz gin, one bottle of 1783 Bitter Lemon over ice. Vodka Bitter Lemon: Vodka, 1783 Bitter Lemon and a lemon wheel. Bitter Lemon Spritz: Top white vermouth with 1783 Bitter Lemon.

Best For

• Classic British-style gin serves
• Fans of bitter, dry mixers
• Aperitivo hour
• Single-serve entertaining

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon taste like? Tart lemon and a firm bitter backbone balanced by moderate sweetness.

How does Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon compare to Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon? Both use real lemon and quinine; Schweppes 1783 is a touch sweeter and softer in carbonation.

Does Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon contain alcohol? No. It is a non-alcoholic mixer at 0% ABV and can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with your choice of spirit.

How is Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon sweetened? It is sweetened with sugar and contains no artificial sweeteners.

Where is Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon made? Schweppes products sold in the United States are produced by Keurig Dr Pepper at bottling plants across the country.

What foods pair well with Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon? Fried fish, cured meats and sharp cheeses.

What size is this? This listing is for four 200ml (6.7 oz) glass bottles, enough for four single serves. Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon is also available in other formats at The Liquor Barn.

Why Schweppes 1783 Bitter Lemon?

Bitter lemon is hard to find in the US, and the 1783 version is a well-made, single-serve bottle of it.