Limoncello Lure

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Limoncello Lure cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Chartreuse Yellow, Pallini Limoncello, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Chartreuse Yellow or alternative
0.50 fl oz Pallini Limoncello or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Fill shaker with ice
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

This sun-kissed cocktail evokes the Italian coastline in a single, refreshing sip.

The Limoncello Lure brings together the botanical complexity of London Dry gin with the herbal intensity of Yellow Chartreuse, all brightened by the sweet-tart punch of limoncello and fresh lemon juice. Its flavor profile walks a delicate tightrope between bright citrus, complex herbs, and subtle sweetness—like a Mediterranean garden captured in liquid form. This elegant cocktail works beautifully as an aperitif during warm summer evenings or as a sophisticated option at dinner parties when you want to impress without overwhelming your guests' palates. The Limoncello Lure is straightforward to make but requires quality ingredients for the best results, particularly fresh-squeezed lemon juice to complement the limoncello. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood dishes like grilled octopus or lemon-herb roasted chicken, and also stands up nicely to creamy burrata or fresh oysters.