Limoncello and Tonic
A citrus, refreshing and bubbly liqueur cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 6% ABV ∙
Limoncello and Tonic is a two-ingredient highball: limoncello topped with tonic water over ice, briefly stirred and served long in a Collins glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour all ingredients into the ice-filled glass: Limoncello liqueur 50 mlTonic water 150 ml
- Briefly stir
- Garnish with a lemon wheel
History
Limoncello and Tonic has no documented inventor; it is one of the simple tonic highballs modeled on the Gin and Tonic, with sweet-tart limoncello in place of gin. Limoncello itself is associated with Southern Italy and generally traced to the early 1900s, though Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast all claim it.
FAQ
What is in a Limoncello and Tonic?
Just 50 ml limoncello and 150 ml tonic water, poured over ice.
How do you make a limoncello and tonic?
Fill a chilled Collins glass with ice, pour in the limoncello, then top with tonic water. Stir only a turn or two so the tonic keeps its fizz, and finish with a lemon wheel.
Can you mix limoncello with tonic?
Yes, and it is one of the better ways to serve limoncello long. The tonic's quinine bitterness cuts the liqueur's sweetness, turning a sipping digestivo into an easy aperitivo-style highball.
How strong is a Limoncello and Tonic?
About 6% ABV as served. The tonic is three times the volume of the limoncello, so it drinks like a long aperitivo rather than a cocktail.
