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Affogato

Affogato

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place gelato in an old fashioned glass and pour freshly brewed espresso over top. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello Spritz

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chill Prosecco, limoncello, and soda water. Place glasses in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using.
  2. 2 Pour sugar onto a small plate or saucer and spread out. Run lemon slice around the edge of each glass. Turn a glass upside down and place into the sugar, coating just the rim of each glass.
  3. 3 Fill each glass about 1/2 full with ice.
  4. 4 Pour 1/4 cup limoncello over the ice in each glass, and top with 1/3 cup Prosecco. Add chilled soda water to taste and gently stir.
  5. 5 Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve ice cold.

By Brenda Venable

Traditional Italian Limoncello

Traditional Italian Limoncello

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
  2. 2 Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
  3. 3 Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
  5. 5 Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

By Maria

Peach Bellini

Peach Bellini

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour peach puree into a fluted glass; top with Prosecco or Champagne.
  3. 3 Garnish with a slice of peach. Enjoy!

By sanzoe

Amaretto

Amaretto

4.8

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and both sugars to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until both sugars are dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in vodka, almond extract, and vanilla. Store in a sealed bottle.

By Marjory

Galliano

Galliano

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
14415 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cloves and ginger in a small jar and add enough vodka to cover. Seal and soak for 3 days. NO MORE! Strain the liquid, discarding the solids.
  2. 2 Measure the sugar into a gallon container. Add the peppermint, vanilla and anise extracts as well as the food coloring. Pour in the vodka, the strained vodka and yellow food coloring. Cover tightly and shake until the sugar dissolves. Age for one week MINIMUM.

By Plain ole Bob

Strawberry Bellini

Strawberry Bellini

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Blend hulled strawberries, confectioners' sugar, and brandy in a blender until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide the strawberry mixture among three champagne flutes.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 cup sparkling wine into each flute and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry.

By Helen

Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
  3. 3 Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
  4. 4 After 1 week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  5. 5 Stir vodka mixture into the syrup.
  6. 6 Strain into glass bottles, then seal each bottle with a cork. Let age at room temperature for 2 weeks.
  7. 7 Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold. Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Italian Limoncello

Italian Limoncello

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
86470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine grain alcohol and lemon peels in a 1-gallon jug; seal with a tight-fitting lid. Place in a cool, dark place for 1 month. Swirl contents of jug every few days.
  2. 2 Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Set simple syrup aside to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place a sieve over a large bowl; line with coffee filters. Strain alcohol mixture through coffee filters to remove all sediment, replacing filters as needed until all mixture has been strained. Strain once more to ensure all sediment has been removed. Discard coffee filters and peels.
  4. 4 Add enough simple syrup to alcohol mixture to reach desired alcohol-by-volume percentage; refer to an alcohol content calculator.
  5. 5 Divide limoncello among 6 sterilized wine bottles; seal with clean corks. Rest in a cool, dark place for 1 month, swirling every few days. Strain limoncello through a coffee-filter-lined sieve to remove any leftover sediment if desired.
  6. 6 Place 1 bottle limoncello in the freezer; serve icy-cold. Store remaining 5 bottles at room temperature.

By Arizona Desert Flower

Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style)

Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the cocoa powder and sugar together in a small saucepan. Stir the 1 1/2 cups milk into the saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Place over low heat; slowly bring the mixture to a low simmer.
  2. 2 Whisk 2 tablespoons of milk together with the cornstarch in a small cup; slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the cocoa mixture. Continue cooking, whisking continually, until the hot chocolate reaches a pudding-like thickness, 2 to 3 minutes.

By nikwik

Limoncello II

Limoncello II

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
4350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lemon zest and vodka in a 2-gallon jar. Cover, and let stand 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
  2. 2 Remove and discard the lemon zest. Stir in the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottles or other containers, and store in the freezer.

By Garden Goddess

Creamy Limoncello

Creamy Limoncello

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
7340 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container. Cover and place in a cool, dark space, shaking the container to redistribute the lemon zest once a day for 5 days.
  2. 2 Pour milk and sugar into a large pot and bringing to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow milk mixture to cool to room temperature. Slowly strain vodka mixture into the milk using a sieve. Discard the lemon zest. Pour limoncello into a capped bottle and place in the freezer to chill for 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Nikki

Limoncello Basil Spritz

Limoncello Basil Spritz

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle lemon, fresh basil, and lemonade in a cocktail shaker.
  2. 2 Add limoncello and ice. Cover and shake well.
  3. 3 Strain basil-limoncello mixture into 2 champagne glasses. Top with Prosecco. Once the bubbles settle, add a splash of lemon sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slice or zest.

By CookingWithShelia

Grenade Launcher

Grenade Launcher

5.0

Prep
1 min
Cook
Total
1 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a shot glass, combine peach schnapps and rum. Drain entire contents into your mouth, and swallow.

By Beans