Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 50 ml limoncello
- 25 ml hazelnut liqueur
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 egg white
- 1 lace biscuit, whole
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 245 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 24 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 13 g
- Sodium
- 99 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Potassium
- 322 mg
- Calcium
- 124 mg
- Iron
- 1.0 mg
- Magnesium
- 68 mg
- Phosphorus
- 136 mg
- Zinc
- 0.6 mg
- Vitamin A
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 31 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.0 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.16 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.20 mg
- Niacin
- 1.1 mg
- Folate
- 22 mcg
- Water
- 102 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Pour the limoncello, hazelnut liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg white into the cocktail shaker.
Seal the shaker and shake the contents vigorously without ice for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until the outside of the vessel is chilled.
Strain the liquid through a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled Nick and Nora coupe glass.
Place the lace biscuit on the rim of the glass or carefully on top of the foam to garnish.
Chef's Notes
- For the best foam, ensure your egg white is at room temperature before shaking. Cold egg whites won't emulsify as well.
- A dry shake (without ice) is crucial for creating a stable, luxurious foam. Don't skip this step!
- Taste your lemon juice before adding; if it's very tart, you might need to slightly adjust the simple syrup. The goal is balance, not overwhelming sourness.
- Chilling your coupe glass beforehand will help keep the cocktail colder for longer, preserving the delicate foam.
- When garnishing with the lace biscuit, ensure it's placed just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Cocktail foam is thin or dissipates quickly
Cause: The dry shake (without ice) was too short or the egg white was cold.
Fix: Cannot be fixed once the drink is poured.
Prevention: Shake for a minimum of 20 seconds during the dry shake phase and use a room-temperature egg white.
Cultural Context
Limoncello, a beloved Italian liqueur, is traditionally made from the zest of locally grown lemons, particularly in Southern Italy. This cocktail elevates the spirit by combining it with hazelnut liqueur, creating a sophisticated, modern twist on classic Italian flavors.
