Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 oz limoncello (chilled)
- 1 oz vodka (plain or lemon-flavored)
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (optional) depending on sweetness of limoncello
- ½ oz heavy cream, or white crème de cacao, or vanilla liqueur like Licor 43 or Galliano Vanilla
- 1 piece lemon twist or wheel for garnish
Optional Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- jigger or measuring tool
- martini glass (chilled)
- fine mesh strainer (if needed)
- citrus press or juicer
- plate + sugar for rimming
Method
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the chilled limoncello, vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (if using), and heavy cream or your choice of liqueur.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled and combined.
- If desired, rim your martini glass with sugar by moistening the rim with lemon juice and dipping it into a plate of sugar.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel on the rim.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSugar: 18g
Notes
Serve in a chilled martini glass for best presentation. This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh, store ingredients separately if necessary. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference and feel free to add fresh fruit for a twist.
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