16th Annual New York VisionWalk Kickoff

^{Thank you for joining the Foundation and Sous Chef for the New York VisionWalk Kickoff virtual culinary experience!}

Tools Needed:

Bar Tools

• Glassware: 1 highball glass recommended
• Cocktail shaker (substitute a glass mason jar with a screw top and a strainer)
• Bar spoon (substitute a teaspoon)
• Jigger (substitute a shot glass for measuring)
• Knife
• Muddler (substitute a wooden spoon, dowel, or the bottom of any utensil with a large surface area)

Kitchen Tools

• 1 small pot
• 1 medium saucepot
• 1 large pot
• 1 small-medium mixing bowl
• 1 sheet pan or cookie tray with a rim
• Aluminum foil
• Strainer
• Knives

Cocktail Menu:

 Limoncello Mojito
Yields 1 Drink
Ingredients

• 1 ounce limoncello
• 1 ounce white rum
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup (refer to method below)
• 5 mint leaves
• Soda Water

Simple Syrup
Yields ½ Cup
Ingredients

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water

Method
Add sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

 Dinner Menu:

 Appetizer

Garlic Bread
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread or baguette
• ½ pound unsalted butter
• 8 – 12 garlic cloves
• 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

 Entrée

Limoncello Pasta
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 ½ cups heavy cream
• ¾ cup limoncello (optional substitute: white wine)
• 2 – 3 lemons
• 1 cup (loosely packed) basil leaves, torn
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 - 2 cups shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 – 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese