1 serving
Limoncello Sour ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vodka | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Limoncello | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Orange aperitif | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange Flower Water | 0.1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Cocktail Foamer | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Soda Water | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 4 parts |
Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lime-zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Limoncello Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill one old-fashioned glass and prepare exactly one narrow lime-zest twist.
- 02
Add vodka, limoncello, orange aperitif, lime juice, rich syrup, orange bitters, orange flower water, and cocktail foamer to a shaker.
- 03
Shake hard with ice until thoroughly chilled and aerated.
- 04
Strain off the ice, then dry-shake again to refine the foam.
- 05
Add 20 ml chilled soda water to the shaker without shaking and strain over one large clear ice cube.
- 06
Set the single lime-zest twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Limoncello Sour taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Limoncello Sour questions
What is in a Limoncello Sour?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, limoncello, orange aperitif, lime juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, orange flower water, cocktail foamer, soda water, and lime.
How long does a Limoncello Sour take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Limoncello Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Limoncello Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B204https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/41646/limoncello-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved










