Lime Oncello Spritzers With Mint

Plan ahead for the party if you want to make this. It's from giada de laurentiis and sounds really good. Toast anyone?

To make limoncello:.

Using a vegetable peeler , remove the peel from the limes in long strips.

Place the lime peels in a 1-quart jar.

Pour the vodka over the peels and screw on the lid.

Steep the lime peels in the vodka for 1 week at room temperature.

Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves , about 5 minutes.

Cool completely , then stir in the vodka mixture.

Strain the liquids into bottles , pressing on the peels to extract as much liquid as possible.

Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold , at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.

To make spritzers:.

Fill 4 tall glasses halfway with ice.

Add the mint leaves.

Using the handle of a wooden spoon , coarsely crush the mint leaves into the ice.

Pour some limoncello over , and stir to blend.

Add a splash of club soda and serve.

limes, 100 proof vodka, sugar, water, ice cube, fresh mint leaves, club soda