Lime-oncello Spritzers with Mint

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Fusion

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 1/2 quarts of limoncello, 4 spritzers

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 168 hr 0 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 168 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

Limoncello:

2 pounds limes (about 10 large)
1 (750-ml) bottle 100-proof vodka
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water

Spritzers:

Ice cubes
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup club soda

Directions

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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recipe Lime-oncello Spritzers with Mint
sylvia lancaster, SC 03-21-2007
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The best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love all of your recipes the are so tasty and light. And I love your spritzer it's great. Keep up the good work!!!
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Tere Bristol, VA 08-17-2006
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Easy, delicious, refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Different and refreshing.
recipe Lime-oncello Spritzers with Mint
robin Portland, OR 06-22-2006
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Delicioso!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've served this at two different Italian dinner parties--they went very quickly & got rave reviews!
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Robert Scranton, PA 06-05-2006
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refreshing
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Forget the mint and soda. This is great by itself. I keep it in the freezer and servi in a frosted glass. Friends love it!
recipe Lime-oncello Spritzers with Mint
Anonymous 05-11-2006
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Refreshing and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Traditionally made with lemons, it is excellent using limes as well.
recipe Lime-oncello Spritzers with Mint
Kay Sun City West, AZ 02-02-2006
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Refreshing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fabulous, easy, wonderful!