Limoncello Gin cocktail
This Limoncello Gin cocktail is really REFRESHING and so delicious! With a fresh mint flavor, a little bit of sweetness, some tang from the lemon, and sparkling water. Combined with the fresh Limoncello and spicy Gin it's the PERFECT summer drink for sure!
Equipment
- Mason jars
- saucepan
- Conical strainer
Ingredients
Mint Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup mint
Limoncello Gin Cocktail
- ice cubes
- 3 tablespoons Limoncello
- 2 tablespoons Gin
- 2 tablespoons mint syrup see above
- 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
Garnish
- 1 lemon slices
- 1 sprig mint leaves
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Mint syrup
- Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring over medium-high heat to a boil. Whisk to dissolve the sugar.½ cup sugar, 1 cup water
- Turn the heat to low and add the mint. Cook until the syrup is slightly reduced for 10 minutes.½ cup mint
- Take the pan off the heat and sieve the syrup.
- Let it cool down to room temperature. Then store it for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
Limoncello Gin Cocktail
- Put some ice cubes in the glass.ice cubes
- Add the limoncello, gin, lemon juice, and mint syrup.3 tablespoons Limoncello, 2 tablespoons Gin, 2 tablespoons mint syrup, 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
- Top with sparkling water.½ cup sparkling water
Serve
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.1 lemon, 1 sprig mint
- Serve immedeately.
NOTES
1. - Limoncello If you find it too tangy you can substitute it with crema de limoncello (where the limoncello is combined with milk)
2. - Gin You could replace it with Vodka or white rum.
3. - Serve with This cocktail pairs well with these amazing appetizers: the chicory boats (in three amazing ways) and the watermelon appetizers.
4. - Storage
Store the mint syrup up for 6 months into the refrigerator in a jar with a lid.
Store the mint leaves in a slightly wet paper towel in the refrigerator. They'll stay well for two days.
The lemon slices can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Good for 2 days.
When the ingredients are combined, you can't store this cocktail. Serve it immediately.
5. - Cool Use the ingredients cold from the refrigerator. This way your cocktail will stay cold for a longer time.
6. - Nutritional values The calories are per glass of Gin Tonic cocktail.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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