Because I’m ready for spring.
Or you get all of the above in one week.
That includes my cocktails, which go from spiced and rich to light and fruity.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder
On my most recent trip to Trader Joes, a sleek bottle of Sicilian limoncello caught my eye.
At just $10.99, how could I say no?
After dropping it in my cart, I scoured the seltzer options, seeking inspiration.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
It came swiftly in the form of TJs lemon and ginger seltzer ($3.29 for four).
Made with real juice, I knew it would pair perfectly with the limoncello and a little gin.
Now Im into having a lemon gin refresher after work.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Its just sweet enough, just boozy enough, just tart enoughand the bubbles make it fun to drink.
The ginger in the seltzer plays nicely with the gin, while the lemon adds zip.
The fresh lemon is optional but adds real brightness if you have it handy.
Ill be making this one well beyond April and into summer.
Its ideal for the start of barbecue season.
Add the gin and limoncello.
Squeeze one lemon wedge into the glass and drop it in, if using.
Top with the seltzer and give a brief stir.
Easy Variations
The most obvious swap is the gin.
If youre not a fan or dont have any on hand, vodka is a good option.
For a low-ABV version, leave out the gin altogether.
Note that limoncello does contain alcohol, so excluding the gin does not make it non-alcoholic.
If you like tart drinks, add extra fresh lemon.
For a slight flavor twist, use a different variety of Trader Joes seltzer, such as blood orange.
