This limoncello martini is nice, zingy, and ideal for celebrating with pals on sizzling summer time days. It’s made with solely 4 components, chilled to perfection, and prepared in just some minutes. It’s additionally naturally gluten-free and vegan.
This limoncello martini is sort of a lemon drop however made with limoncello as an alternative of lemonade. It offers you that zippy lemon taste with a little bit additional punch.
I’ve been having fun with refreshing summertime drinks like this Strawberry Frose and this Georgia Peach Cocktail.
Final spring, I posted this Limoncello Spritz. It’s brilliant and effervescent and has much less alcohol content material than the drink immediately. It’s made with glowing wine as an alternative of vodka and topped off with a splash of bubbly water.
Right this moment’s limoncello martini has extra alcohol per quantity, so take be aware as a result of it’s so good you may want greater than only one.
Ideas
- Be certain that to measure the components reasonably than winging it, as it should make a distinction in how the cocktail tastes.
- Positively use chilled components.
- Need it frosty? Earlier than rimming the glass, moist it beneath chilly water and place the glass within the freezer for half-hour. It can come out good and frosty.
- Ensure you’re getting the fitting limoncello! There are two sorts: one with a brilliant yellow shade (the one you need) and one other with a cream shade. The creamy one has added dairy, which gained’t work effectively on this martini.
What’s limoncello?
Limoncello is a lemon liqueur historically made in southern Italy. It’s steeped in lemon zest, sugar and grain alcohol for not less than two weeks.
It’s straightforward to make your personal limoncello for those who occur to have a surplus of lemons. And it makes nice items for birthdays and holidays, too.
Limoncello is a digestif, so it may be chilled and served after consuming copious quantities of pasta or different principal dishes. It’s greatest served neat and chilled, not diluted over ice.
As a result of the alcohol content material of limoncello is excessive, it gained’t freeze, so I wish to preserve it within the freezer and have it able to pour.
The alcohol content material ranges from 20 to 40% per quantity, plus the added vodka on this drink makes it a fairly robust drink. It goes down so easily you won’t notice simply how a lot alcohol is within the drink, so drink and share responsibly. 🙂
Can I exploit a special kind of alcohol?
Sure, however I haven’t tried it, so for those who do, let me know the way it tastes!
Like most martinis, you should utilize gin or vodka interchangeably. Utilizing gin would possibly work effectively on this cocktail. Simply be aware that it’s best to solely stir gin and never shake it, as it should bruise and lose its effervescence.
If I have been to do that, I’d make sure the limoncello and the gin have been effectively chilled earlier than assembling it.
I additionally assume a white tequila would work. Tequila works effectively with citrusy issues, so I think about it tastes good. I haven’t tried it, however I’d love to listen to for those who prefer it.
Find out how to make easy syrup
It’s easy! The ratio is 1:1, so one half sugar and one half water.
- Pour sugar and water right into a small saucepan, stir to mix and convey to a boil over medium warmth.
- Simmer and scale back the warmth, sometimes stirring till the sugar is dissolved.
- As soon as it’s clear, let it cool.
Retailer it in a container with a lid and use it to sweeten chilly drinks like this French Press Chilly Brew.
Find out how to garnish
Merely place a lemon wedge within the glass and name it good! The zesty sugar rim will do wonders for the cocktail’s taste and look.
In the event you should go fancy, attempt some edible flowers. I bear in mind the primary time I had a flower floating in my drink, which made my day.
It makes an incredible garnish that works nice for particular events.
You would additionally use raspberries or blueberries for a pop of shade.
Is that this cocktail gluten-free and vegan?
Sure, it may be! I extensively looked for a model of gluten-free limoncello that’s extensively out there within the US, and there are a selection of manufacturers on the market.
Limoncè is without doubt one of the commonest manufacturers in Italy, and their web site says, “Your entire vary of Limoncè merchandise are gluten-free because of the distillation course of throughout manufacturing.”
In the event you want it examined and labeled gluten-free, attempt Pallini Limoncello!
As for the vodka, as a result of distillation course of, vodka is gluten-free except some flavorings or components include gluten.
For some, cross-contamination will be a difficulty as a result of the distillery makes different gluten-containing merchandise that will contaminate different merchandise. So I discovered a listing of the highest gluten-free vodka manufacturers that can assist you get what’s best for you.
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That’s it! I hope you’ll get pleasure from this limoncello martini. In the event you attempt it, please let me understand how within the feedback the way you prefer it. Thanks! 🙂
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Components
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Lemon wedge + zest
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) limoncello
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka
- 3/4 ounce (1.5 tablespoons) recent lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) easy syrup or Grade A maple syrup
- ice
For the rim:
For the martini:
Instructions
- Finely zest one teaspoon of lemon zest over a small shallow plate.
- Add a tablespoon of sugar to the plate and use your fingers to rub it along with the zest.
- Lower out a wedge from the lemon and use that to moisten the rim of the glass.
- Flip the glass over and coat the rim within the lemon sugar.
- Add all the pieces however the ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice.
- Shake till the drink may be very chilly.
- Pressure right into a martini glass and add a slice of lemon, if desired.
