Tuscan Lemonade
This refreshing version of lemonade draws its inspiration from the idyllic notion of Tuscan afternoons amongst the olive and lemon groves, sipping chilled limoncello. Limoncello is a lemony Italian liqueur that is actually from the Amalfi coast in Southern Italy but it is enjoyed throughout Italy and around the world.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. limoncello liqueur
- 2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- About 200 to 250 ml / approximately 1 cup (8 oz.) prosecco, cava or other inexpensive sparkling wine to top drink (substitute sparkling water for a lighter drink)
- Ice
- Lemon slices to garnish
To Make a Pitcher of Lemonade:
- 12 oz. (1-1/2 cups) limoncello
- 8 oz. (1 cup) fresh lemon juice
- 32 oz. (4 cups) sparkling wine or water
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add limoncello and lemon juice. Shake well and strain into lowball glasses or small wine glasses.
- Top with prosecco/cava/sparkling water and garnish with a lemon slice.
To Make a Pitcher of Lemonade:
- Instead of mixing in a cocktail shaker, just mix in a pitcher, add a few ice cubes and chill in the fridge until serving. Cut lemons into slices and toss into the pitcher. Garnish glasses with lemon slices for serving, if desired.
Notes
Helpful tip: Use fresh lemon juice instead of the bottled kind if possible. To get the most juice from a lemon, roll it on the countertop before cutting it open, pressing down on it so the insides break up a bit. Keep lemons at room temperature instead of in the fridge.