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Lemoncello Collins - from Floataway Cafe
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From the Menu of . . . Floataway Cafe
1123 Zonolite Road N.E., Atlanta
404-892-1414
Q: The food at Floataway is always amazing, but I return for the innovative cocktails. Last summer my favorite was a gimlet made with cucumber, but this year the Lemoncello Collins was just as good. It brought back memories of a trip to Italy, where I was introduced to this liquor. Can you get the recipe? -- Rich Besser, Atlanta
A: Luckily, when my husband requested this recipe, I didn’t need to pull strings to get it. 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 lemoncello. It’s topped with a splash of sparkling water for a little effervescence. Add simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: 15 minutes Total time: 24 hours and 15 minutes Serves: 1
Ingredients:
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2 ounces lemoncello
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
Instructions:
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.
To prepare the Lemoncello Collins: In a shaker, combine lemoncello, 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.
Refrigerate remaining simple syrup to use later.
To prepare the Lemoncello Collins: In a shaker, combine lemoncello, 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.
Refrigerate remaining simple syrup to use later.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 178 calories (no calories from fat), trace protein, 13 grams carbohydrates, no fiber, no fat, no cholesterol, 2 milligrams sodium.
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