Saint Clement’s
A citrus, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙
Saint Clement’s is a non-alcoholic highball of fresh orange juice and bitter lemon tonic water, stirred and served long.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour the ingredients into the ice-filled glass: Orange juice 90 mlBitter lemon tonic water 90 ml
- Briefly stir
- Garnish with an orange wedge
Tips
- Pour the bitter lemon last and stir only briefly so it keeps its fizz.
History
Saint Clement's is a British non-alcoholic drink made by combining orange juice with bitter lemon, and its name is a reference to the English nursery rhyme "Oranges and Lemons," which begins with the line naming the bells of St. Clement's. Because the rhyme is understood to allude to the bells of a London church, the drink is said to be named, indirectly, after either St Clement Eastcheap or St Clement Danes, both churches in London.
The rhyme itself is much older, first printed in the mid-18th century; no inventor, bar, or date is documented for the drink.
FAQ
What is a St Clements cocktail?
A non-alcoholic drink of equal parts fresh orange juice and bitter lemon tonic water, served over ice in a Collins glass. Saint Clement’s takes its name from the nursery rhyme "Oranges and Lemons," whose first line names the bells of St. Clement's.
How do you make a St Clements?
Pour equal parts fresh orange juice and bitter lemon tonic water, 90 ml each, into an ice-filled Collins glass, stir briefly, and garnish with an orange wedge.