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Shaken · 1 serving

Limoncello Sour

A silky citrus sour balancing limoncello, vodka, orange aperitif, fresh lime, bitters, and orange flower water.

Short answer

Limoncello Sour is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, limoncello, orange aperitif, lime juice, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, orange flower water, cocktail foamer, soda water, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Limoncello Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Limoncello30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Orange aperitif10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Orange Flower Water0.1 teaspoon———
Cocktail Foamer3 dash———
Soda Water20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Lime1 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.

  1. 01

    Chill one old-fashioned glass and prepare exactly one narrow lime-zest twist.

  2. 02

    Add vodka, limoncello, orange aperitif, lime juice, rich syrup, orange bitters, orange flower water, and cocktail foamer to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Shake hard with ice until thoroughly chilled and aerated.

  4. 04

    Strain off the ice, then dry-shake again to refine the foam.

  5. 05

    Add 20 ml chilled soda water to the shaker without shaking and strain over one large clear ice cube.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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

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