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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Just 4 Ingredients
Enjoy the taste of Italian summers with this refreshing and citrusy concoction. The ultimate summer cocktail that's easy to make at home. Transport your taste buds with just 4 ingredients plus ice and garnish.
Fresh and Bubbly
Freshly squeezed lemon paired with limoncello liqueur and the effervescence of sparkling soda and Prosecco, creates this amazing cocktail that embodies those summer afternoons that linger into evenings.
Summer vibes, in a glass.
Perfect for gatherings with neighbors, family and friends or a solo moment of indulgence, the Limoncello Spritz is a fizzy fusion of fresh and bottled goodness!
Pour a glass, garnish with a twist of lemon and a spring of mint from your herb garden, and let the aroma transport you to the sun-drenched streets of your favorite vacation spot.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's everything you'll need to make this refreshing summer cocktail:
- Fresh lemons for garnish and for juice.
- Limoncello liqueur.
- Prosecco. Or sparkling wine.
- Sparkling water. Plain and feel free to choose a flavor if you'd like!
Serve with:
- Ice. Crushed or shaved ice adds a fun slushie vibe to this cocktail.
- Mint. Fresh mint is totally optional but adds aroma and visual appeal.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Limoncello Spritz is a cocktail that is super simple to make, no special tools needed.
Here's a look at the steps to prepare this drink:
- Add ice to a glass.
- Add limoncello, lemon juice, Prosecco and swirl.
- Top off with sparkling water.
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint and a slice of lemon.
Easy as that.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Be sure to start with chilled ingredients for best results, espeically on hot days.
A Limoncello Spritz is best served in a large wine glass or stemmed balloon glass to showcase the bubbles and allow room for ice and garnish. Serve this spritz in a glass that is 12oz or larger.
To add sweetness to a Limoncello Spritz, try adding simple syrup or a flavored sparkling water to add more sweetness.
I do not recommend this. A spritz is best made fresh and one serving at a time. Due to the nature of the effervescence (bubbles), you don't want to prepare this in a larger batch or too far ahead of time, or your cocktails will be flat.
No special supplies are needed. A lemon juicer is helpful but you can also just squeeze the lemon over a bowl and remove seeds using a fork.
You'll also need something to lightly stir the cocktail. A swizzel stick is fun if you like being fancy, but you can also just use a spoon.
Limoncello is a traditional Italian liqueur made from lemon zest, alcohol, water, and sugar. It's known for its bright yellow color and intense lemon flavor.
While limoncello contributes a unique flavor profile to this cocktail, you can experiment with other citrus liqueurs if desired by substituting some or all of the limoncello with another citrus liqueur.
Any clear, unflavored sparkling soda works well for this recipe. Club soda or sparkling mineral water are popular choices, but feel free to use your favorite brand.
Yes! You can easily create a non-alcoholic version of the Limoncello Spritz by substituting the limoncello with lemonade and eliminating the Prosecco, replacing it with extra seltzer water. Feel free to adjust the proportions to suit your taste preferences.
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Limoncello Spritz
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 oz limoncello chilled
- ½ oz lemon juice ½ a lemon, juiced
- 3 oz Prosecco or champagne chilled
- 2-4 oz sparkling water chilled
Garnish
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 lemon slice
- ¼ cup crushed ice
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Instructions
- Prep garnishes. Slice lemon or cut into wedges. Squeeze lemon juice, remove seeds and set aside. Wash mint sprig.
- Craft your cocktail. Add ice to a 12oz glass. Measure and add limoncello, lemon juice, then Prosecco. Swirl once with a stick to combine. Garnish and serve. Top with sparkling water to fill in the glass. Garnish with a mint sprigs and lemon slice and serve.
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