Tastes of Summer 2002: Drinks


  Dylan Lemon Granita

The Chef
JOHN MAUTONE of Dylan Prime

Servings
One drink

Ingredients
1 ounce Stolichnaya Limonnaya vodka
1 and 1/2 ounces Pallini limoncello
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 and 1/2 ounces simple syrup, or to taste (recipe below)
1 ounce orange juice
Garnish: Twist of orange or lemon peel

Mixing Instructions
Place the vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange juice in a shaker. Shake well, and pour over a glass of shaved ice; garnish with lemon or orange peel. (Or place the drink in a tray in the freezer until set and scrape into a glass.)

To make simple syrup:
Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil for a few seconds. Set aside to cool.