Best Italian Limoncello Cocktail Recipes

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ITALIAN LIMONCELLO COCKTAIL



Italian Limoncello Cocktail image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     beverage

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ice
1/2 lemon, cut in small pieces with the rind
1 sprig fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
1-ounce grappa
2 ounces limoncello
1 1/2 ounces simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves; cool)
Splash club soda

Steps:

  • In a pint glass, add a few ice cubes, lemon pieces, basil, grappa and limoncello and muddle. Add in simple syrup, stir and strain into large ice filled glass. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh basil.

ITALIAN LIMONCELLO COCKTAIL



Italian Limoncello Cocktail image

A great way to welcome your guests to your summer backyard party! This recipe comes from a monthly women's magazine, "Meine Familie & Ich" from the grocery store magazine stand in Düsseldorf, Germany. This recipe has been translated from German into English. Limoncello is an Italian lemon-flavored liquor.

Provided by Ammie Cook in Deuts

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 lemons
14 ounces limoncello
7 ounces vodka
32 ounces tonic water

Steps:

  • Wash 4 unwaxed lemons in hot water.
  • Dry the lemons and cut 10 thin strips from the rind to garnish the cocktails.
  • Mix together the 14 oz Limoncello and 7 oz Vodka.
  • Add some ice cubes to 10 champagne glasses.
  • Divide the Limoncello-Vodka mixture between the 10 champagne glasses.
  • Top off each glass with the Tonic water. In this step, you can determine the strength of the cocktail. For a stronger cocktail, add less tonic. For a weaker cocktail, add more tonic.
  • Garnish with the lemon strip.
  • Serve with a straw. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.3

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