Chef Ali Celik has long served his family's smooth, sweet limoncello liqueur and now you can make his Limoncello Spritz, whether you have limoncello in your cabinet or you're keen to make your own. It makes the perfect welcome aperitif or after-dinner sipper. Don't forget to check out Villa di Como Restaurante.
2 ounces limoncello |
3 ounces Prosecco |
1 splash sparkling water |
lemon peel, to garnish |
Limoncello Spritz, by Chef Ali Celik
See recipe notes to make your own limoncello!
Limoncello
It doesn't get much easier than this. All you'll need to make your own limoncello is vodka, lemon peels, and patience. All you're doing is infusing the vodka with the essence of the lemon peel, so you'll want to note that some lemons will be sweeter or more bitter, but since you mix the spirit with simple syrup (a sugar-water solution), you can adjust the sweetness accordingly.
Tip! Ideally, use 100 proof vodka or other high proof grain alcohol as the result will be smoother and it better absorbs the lemon oils. However, 80 proof is fine, and cheaper, and you won't need to add as much sugar syrup to the mix.
Ingredients:
8-10 organic lemons, washed
1 750 ml bottle of vodka
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of water
Steps:
To prepare the limoncello:
2 oz limoncello
3 oz Prosecco
Splash of sparkling water