Name: Limoncello Gin Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 fl oz gin, I used Empress 1908 Gin; 1 ½ fl oz limoncello; 1 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¼ fl oz simple syrup; 1 bar spoon of Amaro Nonino (optional)

I have been going crazy over limoncello lately and I think that I have discovered this week’s favorite cocktail. (Yes, it changes every week, but this is quarantine and my drinking has been increased just a little, so that is completely acceptable right now.) This Limoncello Gin Martini is the perfect combination of delicious Empress 1908 Gin, bright limoncello, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a little sweetener, and a touch of Amaro Nonino. In this cocktail, you definitely taste the flavors of grapefruit and orange in the gin and Amaro which give the cocktail a definite citrus advantage. It’s light, refreshing, and sweet-tart. It’s a delicious, easy-drinking cocktail.

Every time I use Empress Gin, I ‘m always surprised at the color that it becomes. The gin starts out an indigo color. I was totally surprised when this cocktail turned out light corally-pink. It’s beautiful.

Authorloulousucre

DifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

2 fl oz gin, I used Empress 1908 Gin

1 ½ fl oz limoncello

1 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ fl oz simple syrup

1 bar spoon of Amaro Nonino (optional)

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, limoncello, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and Amaro Nonino (or another orange bitter aperitif). Shake well to combine and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.