Limoncello and thyme collins
Making your own limoncello is surprisingly easy. Take it, as a gift, to a BBQ, use it in ice lollies, or knock-up this easy twist on a collins
Limoncello lemon drop cocktail
Serves 1
Easy
Prep:
Limoncello is the perfect addition to this sweet retro cocktail. Don’t skip the sugared rim – it provides necessary sweetness that rounds out the tart, boozy elements of the drink
Skip to ingredients
- lemon wedgeplus a slice or twist, to garnish
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml limoncello
- 25ml lemon juice
Method
step 1
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a martini glass. Tip the sugar onto a saucer, then dip the rim of the glass into it to coat. Put the glass into the fridge to chill while you make the cocktail.
step 2
Put the vodka, limoncello and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, then strain into the chilled martini glass and serve garnished with a lemon wheel or twist.
