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"Limoncello" & Sage Spritz

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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Limoncello and sage spritz in a clear stemmed glass with a sugared rim and lemon slice garnish, set on a light countertop.
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 1-2 hours

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Fry, Pressure Cook

Ingredients

  • For the Lemon, Sage, & Bay Simple Syrup
  • 10 fresh bay leaves
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup cold water
  • For a Mocktail
  • 55 ml. lemon, sage & bay simple syrup
  • 30 ml. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Sparkling water, as needed
  • For the Garnish
  • 1 lemon, sliced into even rounds

Zesty lemon, aromatic sage, and a soft sparkle come together in this easy spritz. A quick pressure-cooked syrup builds layered flavor, while dehydrated citrus adds a crisp, elegant finish.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. To make the garnish, thinly slice 1 lemon into even rounds. Place the slices in the air fryer in a single layer. Air Fry at 135°F / 57°C for 1-2 hours on the Dehydrate setting, or until the slices are completely dry and crisp. Store in an airtight container.
  2. To make the syrup, add the sage leaves, lemon zest, orange zest, bay leaf, sugar, and cold water to the Instant Pot. Set to Sauté on High and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Cancel Sauté, secure the lid, and Pressure Cook on High for 0 minutes. Quick release the pressure, strain out the solids, and let the syrup cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  3. To make yourself a drink, fill a lowball glass with ice. Add the simple syrup and lemon juice. Top with sparkling water and gently stir to combine. Garnish with a dehydrated lime slice.

Notes

For a cocktail, add one shot of light liquor to the shaker. We recommend an aromatic gin, vodka, or even a bubbly Prosecco.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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