Limoncello Luster
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.33 fl oz AquaRiva Organic Agave Syrup
- 1.00 scoop Lemon sorbet
Directions
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Chill coupe glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Float lemon sorbet balls on top using melon baller
Cocktail Description
The Limoncello Luster transforms classic Italian liqueur into a sophisticated tequila sour that's bright as sunshine and twice as refreshing.
This cocktail strikes a perfect balance between the grassy notes of silver tequila and the sweet-tart intensity of limoncello, while fresh lemon juice adds necessary acidity and agave syrup rounds everything with natural sweetness. The lemon sorbet—both in the drink and as a garnish—creates a luxurious texture and slowly melts to evolve the flavor as you sip. Requiring just a basic shake and strain technique, it's surprisingly simple to make despite its impressive presentation in a coupe glass. The Limoncello Luster shines as a pre-dinner cocktail on warm summer evenings but feels equally at home at Sunday brunch. Its citrus-forward profile pairs beautifully with seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or a light pasta with clams, while the tequila backbone stands up nicely to Mexican cuisine with moderate spice.
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