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Lemon Smash
Spring 2018
Since limoncello is already quite sugary, no extra sugar is needed for this sweet-tart and refreshing drink.
Makes 2 drinks
1 large lemon
2 pieces, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, of lemon grass, taken from the pale root end
1 oz Rossi D’Asiago Limoncello (LCBO 469643)
2 oz vodka
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Crushed ice
Ice cold Italian lemon soda, such as
Sanpellegrino Limonata
1. Wash lemon and, using a vegetable peeler, peel off 6 ribbons of zest from end to end of the lemon; set aside.
2. Juice the lemon; strain the juice through a sieve and set aside.
3. Using a kitchen mallet or the back of a heavy knife, smack the lemon grass to release the aromas, then add to a cocktail shaker. Add 4 ribbons of lemon peel to the cocktail shaker and, using a muddler, smash the peel and lemon grass until the aromas are released. Add the limoncello, vodka, lemon juice and about 4 ice cubes; shake well to get more citrusy goodness from the zest and lemon grass.
4. Strain into 2 tall glasses with ice; top with chilled lemon soda. Garnish with a stalk of lemon grass and a ribbon of lemon zest.
Makes 2 drinks
