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Save the Earth One Sip at a Time

Fred — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Save the Earth One Sip at a Time with
Organic HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma

(Sonoma, CA –April 14, 2010) — Celebrate Earth Day and toast Mother Nature with a fresh springtime cocktail made with HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma. Handcrafted with local organic ingredients, this new beverage is the perfect way to enjoy the gifts that nature has given us, whether it is served alone and chilled, or mixed into a vibrant spring cocktail.

Fred and Amy Groth, the founders of HelloCello and producers of Limoncello di Sonoma note that most Limoncellos available in the United States have traveled more than 7,000 miles to reach consumers in Northern California. That amounts to 70 times more CO2 emissions released into the air, equivalent to .7 metric tons.

The consumption of organic foods and beverages has been proven to have a positive impact on health and the environment. HelloCello uses the best organic ingredients grown at select vineyards, local farms and orchards in Northern California. The company is an environmentally responsible business that believes in supporting local farms and producers, dedicated to zero waste, and is a carbon neutral producer.

Reducing our impact on the environment can be done by changing everyday habits, like choosing local food and beverages, even for cocktails. Here are a few ideas from local mixologists who celebrate Earth Day and protect our environment one drink at a time!

Carneros Cooler
Created by Eddie Townsend from Farm Restaurant at the
Carneros Inn, Napa, CA

1 oz. HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma
1.5 oz. hibiscus tequila
1 oz. lime juice
1 strawberry
3 basil leaves
1 teaspoon agave syrup
soda water

Muddle basil leaves and strawberry in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, and all ingredients except soda water. Shack vigorously and pour into a rocks glass. Top with soda water.

Cucumber LimonCelloJito
Created by Tony Teadli from the Carneros Bistro at The Lodge at Sonoma
Sonoma, CA

3 lemon basil leaves
2 slices of lemon cucumber plus additional for garnish
1 oz. HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma
2 oz. Papagaya Organic white Rum
1 teaspoon agave
Squeeze of lemon
Club soda

Muddle lemon basil and lemon cucumber with a few ice cubes in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add Limoncello di Sonoma, rum and additional ice. Shake and pour into a highball glass. Garnish with cucumber and basil.

Limoncello Tea
Created by Fred & Amy Groth, founders of HelloCello

4 oz. freshly brewed tea, preferably from a local company like Taylor Made, The Republic of Tea or Peet’s
2 oz. Limoncello di Sonoma
2 oz. club soda
2 teaspoons agave nectar
Sprig of mint

Combine brewed tea and add agave nectar. Let cool. In a large glass with ice, combine tea and Limoncello. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.

More Cocktails

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:17:40 +0000

Limoncello Collins

Ingredients Per Cocktail:
3 parts Limoncello di Sonoma
2 part gin
3 lemon wedges (juiced)
club soda

Preparation:
Combine Limoncello di Sonoma, gin and lemon juice into an ice filled highball glass. Top with club soda.

Limoncello di Sonoma Margarita

Ingredients Per Cocktail:
1 parts Limoncello di Sonoma
2 parts tequila
3 lime wedges (juiced)

Preparation:
Shake Limoncello di Sonoma, tequila and the lime juice with ice. Pour into a lime and salt rimmed glass.

Limoncello di Sonoma Scorpino (our favorite)

Ingredients For 2 Cocktails:
2 scoops lemon sorbet
3 ounces vodka
3 ounces Limoncello di Sonoma
California sparkling wine
lemon slices, for garnish

Preparation:
In a blender combine sorbet, Lemoncello di Sonoma and vodka, Blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses, then add California sparkling wine to fill glasses. Garnish with lemon slices.

Original Cocktails

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:12:13 +0000

Tradizionale

1. Keep your bottle of HELLO CELLO Limoncello di Sonoma in the freezer until ready to serve.
2. Then pour generously into a chilled aperitif glass. Sit on your front porch and sip away!

Limoncello di Sonoma Paradiso
Update the Screwdriver with sophisticated ingredients.

Ingredients Per Cocktail:
1-1/2 ounces orange vodka
1/2 ounce Limoncello di Sonoma
1/2 ounce Campari
1 ounce fresh orange juice

Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Limoncello di Sonoma Mojito

Ingredients Per Cocktail:
2 parts Limoncello di Sonoma
3 parts rum
1 part agave syrup (or simple syrup)
2 lime wedges
Fresh mint leaves
Club soda

Preparation:
Muddle lime wedges, mint leaves and agave in a tall glass. Add ice, Limoncello di Sonoma and rum. Shake well. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh mint.

Valentines cocktail recipes

Fred — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:17:45 +0000

Limoncello Love.

This Valentines give a fresh creative cocktail crafted with Limoncello Love and local ingredients.

Sonoma Kiss

5 oz HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma

5 oz raspberry sorbet

Gloria Ferrer Brut sparkling wine

Preparation: Combine Limoncello di Sonoma and sorbet in a bowl. Blend or mix well and return to freezer.

Serving. Fill martini glass with sparkling wine. Using a melon ball scoop make a Limoncello sorbet ball. Float the sorbet ball gently on top of the sparkling wine.

Suggested play list: Dave Mathews – “You and Me” (happy and bubbly just like the drink.)

Sonoma 75

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Hello Limoncello di Sonoma

1 ½ oz Junipero Gin

Gloria Ferrer Brut sparkling wine

1 Lemon wedge

Raspberries for garnish

Directions:

Combine Limoncello di Sonoma, Gin and a squeeze of lemon juice in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with two raspberries.

Suggested play list: Louis Armstrong “ Give me your Kisses”

Recipes from Martini Madness

Fred — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:14:44 +0000

Lemon Meringue Pie: The Carneros Bistro (The Lodge at Sonoma)

Mixologist: Tony Tealdi,

2 parts Absolute Vanilla Vodka
1 part Limoncello di Sonoma
Squeeze for fresh lemon
Splash of simple syrup

Shake all ingredients and serve up.

Served with a house-made meringue cookie with black olive and lemon zest

Lemon Meringue Pie

Baci di Limon: Estate Restaurant

Mixologist: Gary Saperstein

2 parts Junipero Gin
1 part Limoncello di Sonoma
1/3 part Foretti Biscotti Liqueur
Squeeze for fresh lemon

Shake all ingredients and serve up.

Served with a house-made black olive biscotti

photo: Melania Mahoney

Crème Brule: Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place

photo: Melania Mahoney

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