The last time we were in Italy, in 2009, it seemed that Limoncello was served to us after every meal, whether or not we requested it. Especially in Rome and Venice, where dining outdoors and people watching seemed to pair with it best. We became fans.
For the last two years I’ve made it a point to not only visit the Ventura Limoncello Co. table at the LA Wine Fest, but to compliment the rep just enough to get a taste of their newer small batch produced Blood Orangecello.
You can’t buy the $14.99 bottle in Santa Clarita. They don’t even want Bev Mo to carry it – as they can’t make enough of it – though they do carry their Limoncello. The rep sent me into…the valley…and to Total Wine in Northridge to find it. I finally made the drive, found the bottle, got it home before I tore off the cap, and made:
Eve’s Blood Orangecello Martini (This recipe is for a single-serving)
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. Blood Orangecello
Shake with ice, strain and pour into martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.
Very refreshing – but with a little different kick is all. Perfect before dinner, on the front porch and a getaway from the maddening crowd.
Orangecello Recipes From Ventura Limoncello Company
http://www.venturalimoncello.com/limoncello/recipes/ventura-orangecello-recipes/
805 Margarita
Created by James & Dr. Adolfo
In a shaker with ice mix:
1 part Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 part Alquimia Reposado Tequila
1 part Alquimia’s Margarita Mix
– (mix 2 parts fresh lime juice, 1 part fresh orange juice, 1 part agava nectar)
Serve on the rocks
If you prefer: substitute Ventura Limoncello Originale
Aperitivo Ventura
Created by Manuela
1 oz Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 oz Aperol or Campari
2 oz Club Soda
1 Blood Orange Slice
Serve on the rocks
Orangecello Mojito
Created by Titus Bonney — Zoey’s Cafe Ventura
3/4 oz Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
3/4 oz Orange Rum
1 Blood orange slice
3 Basil leaves
Soda water and orange juice
Muddle the basil and blood orange slice with a splash of Orangecello. Add ice, Orangecello, rum, and fill with equal parts soda water and orange juice. Shake well, serve on the rocks.
Sun’Kiss
Created by Corey Claxton Blaustein
Veev Mixologist
3/4 part Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 part Veev Acai Liqueur
Club Soda
In a shaker with ice, mix Ventura Orangcello and Veev. Strain over crushed ice, add club soda to taste.
Clockwork Orange
Created by James
2 oz Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 oz Premium Vodka
Top with Club Soda
Serve on the rocks.
Ventura Holiday Martini
Created by Manuela
In a shaker with ice mix:
1 part Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 part Pear Vodka
2 parts Pear Cinnamon Cider
Serve in a martini glass
Ventura Orange Drop
Courtesy of Lure – Camarillo
In a shaker with ice mix:
1 part Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1 part Skyy Blood Orange Vodka
.5 part Absolut Citron Vodka
1.5 parts fresh orange juice
Serve in a martini glass garnished with an orange wheel.
SoCal Strawberry Fizz
Created by Chris Nordella
Courtesy of Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel
In a shaker (no ice) mix and shake:
1 oz Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
2 oz Strawberry Infused RND Vodka
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 egg white
Add ice and shake again.
Strain into a chilled Pinot Gris glass. Add 1 oz citrus infused soda (lemon and orange zest infused in a soda charger). Garnish with a lemon twisted strawberry topped with a mint sprig.
Tai (Thai) Tini
Created by Jacopo Falleni
3/4 oz Ventura Orangecello Blood Orange
1-1/2 oz Mango Rum
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Splash of fresh OJ
2 Lime Wedges
2 Orange Wedges
Pinch of ground Cardamom
In a shaker place the limes, oranges, simple syrup, cardamom and OJ. Muddle well. Add Ventura Orangecello and Mango Rum. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with orange twist.
