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LIMONCELLO COLLINS, FLOATAWAY CAFE
From the Menu of Floataway Café, 1123 Zonolite Road N.E., Atlanta, GA, (404) 892-1414
Chef-owner Annie Quatrano is always happy to share. This refreshing summer drink tastes like lemonade with a kick. It begins with simple syrup infused with fresh thyme, then vodka is added and limoncello. It’s topped with a splash of sparkling water for a little effervescence. Add simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
Hands on time: 15 minutes
Total time: 24 hours and 15 minutes
Serves: 1
2 ounces limoncello
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 to 1 1/2 ounces Thyme Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
1/2 ounce Stolichnaya or other premium vodka
1 splash sparkling water or soda water
GARNISH:
1 sprig fresh lemon thyme
1 lemon slice, seeded
FOR THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
5 to 6 sprigs lemon or plain thyme
1. TO PREPARE THE SIMPLE SYRUP: In a saucepan, heat water, sugar and thyme until sugar dissolves.
Set aside in order for thyme to infuse the liquid, 1 or more days.
2. TO PREPARE THE LIMONCELLO COLLINS: In a shaker, combine limoncello, lemon juice, generous 1 ounce simple syrup and vodka.
SHAKE WITH ICE and pour into a tall glass.
TASTE AND ADD SIMPLE SYRUP, if desired.
TOP WITH a splash of sparkling water.
GARNISH with a sprig of thyme and lemon slice.
3. REFRIGERATE REMAINING SIMPLE SYRUP to use later.
LIMONCELLO COLLINS, FLOATAWAY CAFE
From the Menu of Floataway Café, 1123 Zonolite Road N.E., Atlanta, GA, (404) 892-1414
Chef-owner Annie Quatrano is always happy to share. This refreshing summer drink tastes like lemonade with a kick. It begins with simple syrup infused with fresh thyme, then vodka is added and limoncello. It’s topped with a splash of sparkling water for a little effervescence. Add simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
Hands on time: 15 minutes
Total time: 24 hours and 15 minutes
Serves: 1
2 ounces limoncello
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 to 1 1/2 ounces Thyme Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
1/2 ounce Stolichnaya or other premium vodka
1 splash sparkling water or soda water
GARNISH:
1 sprig fresh lemon thyme
1 lemon slice, seeded
FOR THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
5 to 6 sprigs lemon or plain thyme
1. TO PREPARE THE SIMPLE SYRUP: In a saucepan, heat water, sugar and thyme until sugar dissolves.
Set aside in order for thyme to infuse the liquid, 1 or more days.
2. TO PREPARE THE LIMONCELLO COLLINS: In a shaker, combine limoncello, lemon juice, generous 1 ounce simple syrup and vodka.
SHAKE WITH ICE and pour into a tall glass.
TASTE AND ADD SIMPLE SYRUP, if desired.
TOP WITH a splash of sparkling water.
GARNISH with a sprig of thyme and lemon slice.
3. REFRIGERATE REMAINING SIMPLE SYRUP to use later.