Limoncello Lemonade
Nothin’ could be finer than to cool off from the sweltering heat, swingin’ on a porch seat, sippin’ lemonade. Except, maybe, if that lemonade had a little twist. And I’m not talkin’ a twist of lemon zest, either. Limoncello Lemonade, it makes the angels sing (at least to my ears).
I’m re-publishing this post because it is the perfect cure for the overnight transition we have had from a cooler than normal spring to blisteringly hot summer. The facts that it is only five ingredients, homemade lemonade, and a cocktail on a Friday make it all the more perfect!
As anyone who knows me will attest, I love a cocktail. Not too much of a good thing, mind you. Just a simple little elixir, for medicinal purposes…don’t ya’ know. Lemonade is so great to have when it gets hot out, so I had to come up with a cocktail version…well, just because. I decided to use a lemon flavored liqueur; I bought some Limoncino, which…can anyone clear up the difference between Limoncello and Limoncino? Is there one?
Anyway, here’s what I came up with, your five ingredients:
- Water
- Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Mandarin Orange Vodka
- Limoncello (lemon flavoured liqueur)
I have a pitcher of this beverage waitin’ in the refrigerator right now. When is cocktail hour?
Oh, and try it! You’ll like it!
P~
- 2 cups water
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces Mandarin Orange vodka (You may use just regular flavored vodka, but I love the element that the mandarin orange flavor adds.)
- 4 ounces Limoncello (Limoncino), which is a lemon flavored liqueur.
- In a sauce pan, add the water and the sugar.
- Heat the ingredients until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat and chill.
- Once chilled, pour into a pitcher along with some fresh lemon slices, add the lemon juice, vodka and the lemon liqueur.
- Add ice.
- Stir.
- Serve with a twist of lemon.
The assembled ingredients…minus the sugar and water. I love using this squeezer…even though I have an electric juicer. I don’t know…it makes it seem more old-fashioned.
Very refreshing! Perfect for a pool party!
Thank you, Katey. It really is wonderful and I hope you’ll try it. P~
Thanks for the site P~,
Mmmmm. I wanted a cool, refreshing drink just for me and found your recipe. I’ve been trimming the weeds in the garden, cleaning house and wanted to chill for a spell.
(Katey, I am going to jump in the pool a little later, after some crabs and beer. I’m in Baltimore, it is the weekend and it IS summer after all.)
I didn’t have all the ingredients so I improvised:
Juice 1 lemon
1 oz Orange liqueur
1 oz plain vodka
1 oz Limoncello
3/4 cup water
1 cup crushed ice
The liqueur was enough sweet for me.
I, too, love to cook and garden. Having beets-n-greens from the ol’ gardo tonight with the crabs! I still work a regular 9-5 but cook every night, as well. Occasionally I call in for Chinese or Vietnamese carry out when I am absolutely beat or have a craving for spring rolls or pho.
I TOTALLY understand your love for cooking. I learned to cook early in my life from my mom, but I never got that love for doing the dishes…… Good thing I have a “Dish Fairy” (husband) who helps when I need it.
Best of luck on your blog/website. I will explore more of your recipes.
I’m giving this recipe 5 stars even if I altered it because I am feeling good!
Thank you so much for your comments, Jen. I am so happy you found the site. You’re a stitch! It sounds like we have a lot in common; I think the two of us would hit it off beautifully! I appreciate your adaptation of the recipe…I’ll definitely give it a shot! P~
Oh. My. Gosh!! I just made this and it is WONDERFUL – I love it! Thank you for a great recipe.