Saturday, November 19, 2005
Limoncello-Mint Sparklers
In the summer, I just can't get enough of this refeshing drink. I've even started making my own limoncello so that I'll always have it on hand! The recipe comes from the July 2004 issue of Gourmet.
Ingredients:
1 c. loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 c. chilled limoncello
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
3 c. chilled sparkling water
Step-by-step:
1. Combine mint and limoncello in a bowl, then gently bruise mint with a pestle or wooden spoon (to release flavor). Chill, covered, 1 hour.
2. Pour limoncello through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing firmly on mint and then discarding it.
3. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice, sparkling water, and enough ice to fill pitcher.
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