long weekend cocktails

Tomorrow, the previously long-promised limoncello dessert recipe will appear!  In the meantime, I thought you might enjoy a couple limoncello cocktail recipes to tide you over and enhance the long holiday weekend.

As for me – I am still trying to catch up from the exceedingly relaxing and lazy vacation. After spending a week at an all inclusive beach resort where we had our own butler to fulfill our every wish, it’s been an adjustment getting back into the swing of it. On top of that, summer kid’s class begin on Tuesday, so I’ve been turning over the kitchen and grocery shopping like crazy for the last couple days. I really could use a little cocktail for myself! Above is one last picture from our magical week – dinner at the teppanyaki style Japanese restaurant.  Aw, good times!

Limoncello Mojito

1 handful fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup chilled limoncello
2 tablespoon superfine sugar
1/3 cup chilled club soda
Mint leaves, garnish
Lemon wedges, garnish

In a cocktail shaker, put a small handful mint leaves, add fresh lemon juice and superfine sugar.  Use a muddle to mash well.  Add a large handful or scoop of ice and shake vigorously. Strain, dividing into two high ball glasses.  Add 1/4 cup limoncello to each glass and divide club soda between the glasses. Stir eachand garnish with mint and lemon wedges.

Serves 2

Italian AriZona Iced Tea

1/4 cup chilled limoncello
Ice
AriZona brand diet green tea with ginseng
Lemon wedge, garnish

Pour limoncello into a high ball glass, fill glass to the brim with ice. Top off with iced tea. Stir and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Serves 1