Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

• Juice a fresh lemon to get about 1 oz of juice.

• Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of fresh ricotta (preferably full-fat for creaminess).

• Prepare your simple syrup ahead of time (1:1 ratio of sugar and water, heated until dissolved, then cooled).

Step 2: Dry Shake the Ricotta

• In a cocktail shaker (no ice yet), combine:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz Limoncello

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 1 oz simple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese

• Dry shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This helps the ricotta emulsify smoothly with the liquids.

Step 3: Add Ice and Shake Again

• Add a handful of ice to the shaker.

• Shake again for another 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold to the touch and everything is well-blended.

Step 4: Strain and Serve

• Double strain the cocktail (using a fine mesh strainer) into a chilled coupe or martini glass. This removes any small bits of unblended ricotta for a smoother texture.

Step 5: Garnish and Present

• Top with a twist of lemon zest, a sprig of mint, or float a lemon wheel on top.

• Optional: Lightly torch the lemon zest over the drink for a slightly smoky aroma.