LIME-ONCELLO SPRITZERS WITH MINT

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Plan ahead for the party if you want to make this. It's from Giada De Laurentiis and sounds really good. Toast anyone?

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 9

LIMONCELLO:
2 pound(s) limes (about 10 large)
1 - (750 ml) bottle 100% proof vodka
2 1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 1/2 cup(s) water
SPRITZERS:
- ice cube
1 cup(s) fresh mint leaves
1 cup(s) club soda

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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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