Tract · Cocktails

Non-alcoholic · Built in glass · Historical · complexity 2/5

Pick Me Up

Pick Me Up is a savoury lemon-and-Worcestershire restorative lengthened with seltzer.

umami · sour · salty · refreshing · brunch · casual

Served in Large bar glass. Ice: 1 piece.

Variants (2)

Drinks as They Are Mixed by Paul E. Lowe (1904, p.51) — Lowe 1904

1 whole lemonLemon juice (fresh) — lemon juiceacid
1 pieceice — icebase
Soda water — seltzerdilution
1 jiggerWorcestershire sauce — Worcester sauceother
  1. Add the ice, lemon juice, and Worcester sauce to a large bar glass.
  2. Fill with seltzer and serve.

Ice: 1 piece

Nose
Sharp lemon and savoury seasoning rise at once.
Palate
The drink matters because it shows the restorative branch moving toward savoury soda service rather than sweet temperance refreshment.
Finish
The finish is brisk, salty, and mouthwatering.
Summary
A savoury restorative soda from the practical bar branch.

Julian's Recipes by Julian Anderson (1919, p.8)

1 orangeorange juice acid
1 jiggergin base
0.5 glassice — shaved icebase
1 egg whiteegg white other
  1. Shake the shaved ice, orange juice, gin, and egg white well.
  2. Strain into a hi-ball glass and serve.

Ice: Shaved ice

See also: Morning Glory Fizz, Pink Garter Cocktail