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Limoncello Cocktails

By Food & Wine Updated May 01, 2017
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The Italian lemon liqueur is the ideal warm-weather spirit. Enjoy it on the rocks or following these refreshing recipes, including the Citron Shake cocktail and the Mediterranean Pink Lady drink.
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Citron Shake

Citron Shake , Brandy Library, New York City
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Brandy Library houses one of the largest collections of spirits (not just brandy) in the country. Spirit sommelier Ethan Kelley created this spin on the White Lady cocktail that Harry MacElhone served at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1929. It includes limoncello, a sweet, lemon-flavored liqueur from Italy.

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Mediterranean Pink Lady

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Angus Winchester loves limoncello and Campari and wanted to combine them in a classic-style (that is, not overly esoteric or fussy) cocktail. The result is a pretty pink drink that's citrusy and crisp.

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Citrus 75

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Kathy Casey likes making her own Limoncello, the sweet Italian lemon liqueur, for this drink. (You can watch a video at liquidkitchen.tv). Pallini Limoncello, which is widely available, also works well here.

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Limoncello Collins

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The Collins was most likely named after 19th-century bartender John Collins of London's Limmer's Hotel. The Tom Collins was originally made with Old Tom, a sweet style of gin that's extremely hard to find today.

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Lemon & Basil Martini

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Naren Young created this martini variation after tasting a lemon-and-basil sorbet at a restaurant. Sweet white vermouth emphasizes the basil's herbal quality, while limoncello and lemon juice give the drink a double-citrus punch.

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