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Summer Citrus Sour

Sweet, sour and refreshing, this cocktail is like a lemon tart in a glass. If you love citrus beverages, then you will be drinking this all summer long. Hopefully with a side of Italian antipasti. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian, Italian
Keyword: lemon, Lime, Limoncello, vodka
Servings: 1
Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • oz vodka
  • 1 oz limoncello liqueur
  • 1 oz citrus simple syrup recipe follows
  • ice
  • lemon and lime slices for garnish

Citrus Simple Syrup

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Make the citrus simple syrup: place juices and sugar in a measuring cup. Place in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir syrup and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir again until sugar is dissolved and set aside to cool. Alternatively, you can combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • To make the cocktail: to a glass add the vodka, limoncello and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
  • Top with ice.
  • Garnish with a lemon and lime slice.