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Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe with Fresh Thyme

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
April 17, 2020
4.75 from 40 votes


Last Updated May 22, 2020 | 1 Comment

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Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe – Refreshing and delicious, this easy four-ingredient cocktail is made with sweet Limoncello, gin, lime juice, and fresh thyme. Easy enough to serve individually or prepared into a large batch.

A close up of a glass of Limoncello

Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe with Fresh Thyme

I originally made this cocktail two summers ago. I loved it so much that I decided to photograph it and share it with you guys, but life got busy (as life does), I became distracted (as often happens) and that last part never happened. Fortunately, I found the images the other afternoon while digging through old folders and decided that this would be the perfect cocktail for this stuck-at-home, who knows what day it is, Friday.

Super simple to make, I do recommend that you use a cocktail shaker or mix everything together really well with a spoon and strain it through a mesh strainer– while I love the flavor of thyme, I don’t really enjoy drinking the little leaves.

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What is Limoncello?

Limoncello is a classic Italian liqueur made from sugar, water, alcohol (typically grappa or vodka) and the zest of particularly flavorful lemons that grow in the regions of Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Harvested by hand between the months of February through October, the lemons used to make limoncello have a more intense flavor and slight sweetness when compared to regular lemons.

A close up of a Limoncello

Limoncello Gin Cocktail Ingredients

  • Gin
  • Limoncello
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Fresh thyme – dried thyme is not recommended
  • Lemon peels, to garnish

If you find that this cocktail is too strong or too sweet (or you simply drink delicious cocktails too fast) feel free to top off your cocktail with a little bubbly water. Wait to do this, however, until just before serving. There’s nothing worse than a cocktail filled with flat bubble water.

How to Make This Limoncello Cocktail

Add some thyme to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently. Add the gin, limoncello, and fresh lime juice. Fill with ice and stir thoroughly until cold. Strain through a mesh strainer into a glass filled with ice. Top with bubble water, if desired. Garnish with fresh thyme and lime or lemon wheels or wedges.

Glasses with Limoncello

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If you try making this Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

A glass of Limoncello with slices of citrus

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Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe with Fresh Thyme

4.75 from 40 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Easy four-ingredient Limoncello Gin Cocktail made with sweet Limoncello, gin, lime juice, and fresh thyme. Easy enough to serve individually or prepared into a large batch.
 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme - plus more to garnish
  • 2 fluid ounce gin
  • 1 fluid ounce limoncello
  • .5 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
  • Splash of bubble water - (optional)
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Instructions
 

  • Add the fresh thyme to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently. Add the gin, limoncello, and fresh lime juice. Fill with ice and stir thoroughly until cold. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with bubble water, if desired. Garnish with fresh thyme and lime or lemon wheels or wedges.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword Gin and Limoncello Cocktail, Limoncello Gin Cocktail
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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  1. Cindy says

    August 8, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    Refreshing!

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