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Limonata a cosce aperte
Fizzy lemonade
Limonata a cosce aperte: Naples' kiosk lemonade that foams over with a pinch of bicarbonate
On hot afternoons along the Lungomare and in Piazza Sannazaro, the old acquafrescai kiosks squeeze half a lemon into a glass of sparkling water, then add a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. The drink foams up and over the rim, so you have to lean forward with your legs apart to drink it without soaking your shoes, which is where the cheeky name comes from. It tastes sharp, salty-fresh and very fizzy, and Neapolitans swear by it after a heavy lunch. Chef's tip: have the glass at your lips before you stir in the bicarbonate; the foam rises in seconds.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 1
Ingredients
- ½ unwaxed lemonjuiced
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of sodaa small pinch
- 3 ice cubes (optional)
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Stand a tall glass in the sink or on a tray. Add 3 ice cubes if using and squeeze in ½ unwaxed lemon.
1 minStep 2: Pour in 1 cup chilled sparkling mineral water to about three-quarters full.
1 minStep 3: Add ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda and stir once: the drink will foam up fast. Common mistake: adding more than a pinch; too much bicarbonate tastes soapy and salty. Drink at once, while it is still fizzing.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 8 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does limonata a cosce aperte take?
- About 5 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 1 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of unwaxed lemon?
- Lime, or 2 tbsp bottled lemon juice per lemon (no zest from bottled juice).
- What can I use instead of bicarbonate of soda?
- Baking powder, three times the amount (the bake may taste slightly different).
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