A vibrant orange cocktail with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of blood orange on top, served in a tall glass with crushed ice.

Mint Limoncello Spritz

Name: Mint Limoncello Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: gin, 2 oz; limoncello, 1 oz; blood orange juice, 2 oz; simple syrup, 1 oz; mint leaves, 10 fresh; crushed ice,; rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Category Cocktail

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 14, 2023

This cocktail recipe inspired by Italian cuisine is perfect for a romantic evening in New York City. The recipe features limoncello, a lemon liqueur from Southern Italy, which brings bright citrus notes and pairs well with the refreshing mint and gin. For an added seasonal twist, we are using blood orange juice and garnishing with a rosemary sprig.

Ingredients (for 2)

Gin - 2 oz
Limoncello - 1 oz
Blood orange juice - 2 oz
Simple syrup - 1 oz
Mint leaves - 10 - fresh
Crushed ice -
Rosemary sprigs - - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍃💥🍹

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves with simple syrup.
Step 2 - 🍸🍋🍊💃🏼

Add the gin, limoncello, blood orange juice, and ice to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until chilled.
Step 3 - 🍹🥤❄️

Fill two tall glasses with crushed ice.
Step 4 - 🍸🧊🥂

Divide the cocktail evenly between the two glasses.
Step 5 - 🌿🍊🍹

Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of blood orange.
Step 6 - 🍹👩‍🍳😋

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Additional

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the gin and add more blood orange juice or sparkling water. To make simple syrup, mix equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using.