Be-ton
Ingredients
- 1 2⁄3 oz Becherovka liqueur
- 3 1⁄2 oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water chilled
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Ginza Highball
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon wedge.
Method:
- POUR both ingredients into chilled glass.
- FILL glass with ice.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lemon wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of Be-ton contains 158 calories
History:
First made for the Montreal EXPO exhibition in 1967, the cocktail takes its name "Be-ton" from its two ingredients: Becherovka and tonic water. Beton is also the Czech word for concrete, suggesting it is strong, like concrete.
Review:
The delicately spiced Beton is the Czech Republic's answer to the Gin & Tonic and is considered the national drink.
