Lime Oncello Spritzers With Mint Recipe

Impress your guests with Giada De Laurentiis' refreshing Lime Limoncello Spritzers! This vibrant cocktail combines zesty homemade limoncello with fragrant mint for a sophisticated yet easy-to-make drink. Perfect for parties or a relaxing evening, this recipe is well worth the week-long infusion for the limoncello. Get ready to toast!

Prep Time 10140 mins
Cook Time 10140 mins
Calories 1710.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lime Oncello Spritzers With Mint

  • 10-12 medium limes (for peels and garnish)
  • 1 liter (34 ounces) 100 proof vodka
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Ice cubes (to fill 4 tall glasses halfway)
  • 10-12 fresh mint leaves per glass (plus extra for garnish, optional)
  • 3-4 ounces club soda per glass

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How to Make Lime Oncello Spritzers With Mint

  1. **Make the Limoncello:** Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peels from 10-12 limes in long strips, avoiding the white pith.
  2. Place the lime peels in a 1-quart jar.
  3. Pour 1 liter (approximately 34 ounces) of vodka over the peels. Screw on the lid tightly.
  4. Steep the lime peels in the vodka for 1 week at room temperature, shaking the jar gently once a day.
  5. **Prepare the Simple Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
  6. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let the syrup cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, stir the simple syrup into the vodka and lime peel mixture.
  8. Strain the mixture into a bottle or several bottles, pressing firmly on the peels to extract as much liquid as possible.
  9. Seal the bottles and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 1 month.
  10. **Make the Spritzers:** Fill 4 tall glasses halfway with ice.
  11. Add 10-12 fresh mint leaves to each glass.
  12. Gently muddle the mint leaves with the ice using the back of a spoon or a muddler.
  13. Pour 2-3 ounces of the chilled limoncello into each glass.
  14. Top each glass with 3-4 ounces of club soda.
  15. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge and extra mint sprig (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

823g

Fat

0g

Carbs

79g