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Limoncello Polini Recipe

Inspired by Salumeria 104 - Weston
Time20m
Serves2

Make Limoncello Polini Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Syrup & Simple Components

Cocktail

Garnish

Method

Syrup & Simple Components

1

Make fresh lemon juice

Roll and briefly warm 3–4 lemons to release juices. Cut and juice until you have 0.75 cups (about 6 tablespoons) of fresh lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh to remove pulp and seeds.

2

Prepare or measure simple syrup

If you don't have pre-made simple syrup, make 1:1 syrup by combining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, heat gently until sugar dissolves, cool to room temperature. Use 1/2 cup of this syrup for the drink recipe. If using bought syrup, measure 1/2 cup.

3

Combine the lemon juice with 1/2 cup simple syrup and 1/4 cup cold water in a small pitcher or jar and stir to combine. This mellows the lemon and brings the syrup to the correct strength for the cocktail base. Chill while you prepare the cocktail, or place briefly in the fridge (5–10 minutes).

Cocktail

4

Chill glass

Place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill it with ice water while you build the cocktail and discard immediately before serving.

5

Combine spirits and citrus base

In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz gin, 6 tablespoons (about 3 oz) chilled limoncello, 0.25 oz dry vermouth (optional), and 2 oz of the prepared lemon-syrup mixture (measure from the pitcher). Add 4 ice cubes to the shaker.

6

Shake

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. The shaking emulsifies the syrup and citrus with the spirits and creates a silky texture.

7

Strain and top

Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove ice shards and any pulp. Top gently with 1 oz chilled club soda or sparkling water to add a light effervescence; pour slowly to retain a delicate foam on top.

Garnish

8

Express a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a sharp fold to release the oils, then rub the rim with the twist and drop it into the glass. If using a candied lemon wheel, float it gently on top as an optional decorative accent.

9

Serve immediately as an after-dinner digestif. The Limoncello Polini is bright, slightly sweet, and balanced — sip slowly.