Brighten any occasion with a sunshiny Limoncello Martini, a bright lemon cocktail made with Italian lemon liqueur, vodka, simple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
Combine limoncello, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
Sweetness level: If your limoncello is very sweet, consider adjusting the amount of simple syrup. Add ½ ounce first, shake, then taste it. If it still needs more, you can add another ¼ or ½ ounce. You may also use a simple syrup substitute such as sugar-free syrup. Garnish ideas: lemon twist, lemon slice, lemon wedge, dehydrated lemon slice, candied lemon slice, lemon sugar rim Variations:
Use a flavored simple syrup (like rosemary or basil) to add some herbal flavor to this cocktail. You can also use an herbal gin instead of vodka.
Make an orangecello martini. Use orange juice and limoncello’s sister that's made with orange peels for a fun twist on this drink.