Lime-Oncello Spritzers With Mint
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 169hrs
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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2 1/2 quarts
ingredients
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Limoncello
- 2 lbs limes (about 10 large)
- 1 (750 ml) bottle 100 proof vodka
- 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
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Spritzers
- ice cube
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup club soda
directions
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To make limoncello:
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the limes in long strips (reserve the limes for another use).
- Place 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.
- Stir 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.
- Strain 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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To make spritzers:
- Fill 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.
- Pour some limoncello over, and stir to blend.
- Add a splash of club soda and serve.
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