lime-oncello spritzers with mint
Plan ahead for the party if you want to make this. It's from Giada De Laurentiis and sounds really good. Toast anyone?
prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
makes 2 1/2 qts (time is actually 169 hrs of sitting)
Ingredients
- LIMONCELLO:
- 2 pounds limes (about 10 large)
- 1 - (750 ml) bottle 100% proof vodka
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups water
- SPRITZERS:
- - ice cube
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup club soda
How To Make lime-oncello spritzers with mint
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Step 1To make limoncello:
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Step 2Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the limes in long strips (reserve the limes for another use).
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Step 3Place the lime peels in a 1-quart jar. Pour the vodka over the peels and screw on the lid. Steep the lime peels in the vodka for 1 week at room temperature.
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Step 4Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely, then stir in the vodka mixture.
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Step 5Strain the liquids into bottles, pressing on the peels to extract as much liquid as possible. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.
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Step 6To make spritzers:
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Step 7Fill 4 tall glasses halfway with ice. Add the mint leaves. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, coarsely crush the mint leaves into the ice.
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Step 8Pour some limoncello over, and stir to blend. Add a splash of club soda and serve.
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