Limoncello Martini
This limoncello martini is fresh, fun, fruity and guaranteed to revive tastebuds. Optional extras include subtle hints of vanilla and thyme if you fancy expanding on the classic limoncello cocktail recipe.
Servings: 1
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 30 ml Limoncello
- 30 ml Vanilla vodka or vodka
- 10 ml Lemon juice
- 5 ml Vanilla syrup or simple syrup
- 2 Sprigs thyme (optional)
Optional garnishes
- Twist lemon zest
- Thyme sprig
- Raspberries
Instructions
- If you have the time and space in the freezer then put your serving glass in the freezer to chill for 15 mnutes before making this drink
- Put a large handful of ice into the base of your cocktail shaker.
- Drop in 2 sprigs of thyme (if using).
- Pour the limoncello, vodka, lemon juice and syrup into the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30-40 seconds.
- Strain into a serving glass, garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This drink is best served ice cold so chill the ingredients if possible, chill the serving glass for a few minutes and use plenty of ice.
- This limoncello martini should be shaken rather than stirred as it contains a small amount of sugar syrup and fruit juice that need to be shaken into the other ingredients in order to blend them fully.
- Strain the lemon juice before adding it to the shaker to ensure that your drink is smooth.
- Strain the drink through a sieve if using thyme or lavender to ensure that leaves and petals do not fall into the glass.
- Have fun with garnishes. Opt for twists of lemon zest, fresh raspberries, strawberries or blueberries.
- Swap the thyme for fresh lavender to add floral notes to this drink. Garnish with a stem of fresh lavender.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
