Bask in the glow of Italian summer with the refreshing Limoncello Spritz. ?? Bursting with the zestiness of limoncello and the sparkle of Prosecco, this cocktail is a liquid postcard from Italy's sunny shores.
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Are your cocktail recipes in need of a tangy twist? Look no further than this refreshing summer cocktail, the Limoncello Spritz. Made from just three ingredients, it’s bright, zesty, and sparkling, making it the perfect aperitif to sip this summer!
Want to know the best way to tackle a hot day? Sipping on a refreshing beverage, like a tart Garibaldi cocktail, a tangy cranberry margarita, or this Limoncello Spritz. This perfect Italian cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic Aperol Spritz, another popular Italian cocktail. Simple ingredients like Prosecco, Limoncello liqueur, and club soda come together to create a tangy, fresh beverage that transports you to the Amalfi Coast with every sip.
What Is a Limoncello Spritzer?
Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made from soaking lemon peel in pure alcohol and then mixing it with simple syrup. It has a potent lemon flavor and is very palatable, sipped ice cold, neat, or used as a base flavor note in cocktails such as this Limoncello Spritz.
A Spritz cocktail is intended to be enjoyed as an aperitif (pre-dinner drink) as the ingredients are thought to stimulate the appetite, but we certainly enjoy a Limoncello Spritz before, during, or after food. Safe to say, it’s good at any time!
The ratio for this cocktail is as easy as 1,2,3! Simply combine 3 parts Prosecco or sparkling wine, 2 parts Limoncello, and 1 part club soda.
What You Need to Make a Limoncello Spritz Cocktail
- Prosecco – Use any kind of Prosecco you like.
- Limoncello
- Club Soda – Any brand will work.
- Lemon Slice
- Sprig of Mint
- Edible Flowers – for garnish.
How to Make This Limoncello Cocktail
Made from just three ingredients, this Limoncello Spritz is bright, zesty, and sparkling, making it the perfect aperitif to sip this summer!
Craft Your Cocktail
You want your drink to be nice and frosty, so don’t skimp on the ice cubes.
You can adjust the proportions to your taste, but a good starting point is 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Limoncello, and 1 part Soda Water.
Give everything a gentle stir to ensure the flavors are well mixed.
Garnish & Enjoy
These garnishes will make your cocktail look gorgeous and add a burst of freshness to each sip.
Sip on your Limoncello Spritz and savor the delightful combination of tangy Limoncello, effervescent Prosecco, and the vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh mint.
Expert Tips
- You can substitute the Prosecco for champagne or any other sparkling wine.
- The Club Soda adds extra crispness to this delicious aperitif. It can be substituted with sparkling water.
- Mint leaves are a great garnish and the perfect partner to the lemon flavor in this cocktail, but you can try other herbs such as thyme, basil, or rosemary.
- Please make sure any flowers you use as a garnish are indeed edible.
- Serve as soon as it’s mixed while still sparkling and ice cold.
- We love a rocks glass or wine glass for this cocktail.
What to Serve With This Easy Limoncello Spritz
Keep it fresh on a hot summer day by pairing your homemade Limoncello Spritzes with Lemon Parsley Baked Fish and Lemon Grilled Fettuccini Alfredo.
Or, serve this cocktail as an aperitif as it’s intended and pair it with some yummy appetizers like Parmesan Artichoke Bites and Goat Cheese Fondue.
If you’re serving this cocktail as an after-dinner treat, serve it alongside some Lemon Pudding Pie and Limoncello Gelato. Lemon lovers rejoice.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Just use this ratio – 3 parts Prosecco or sparkling wine, 2 parts Limoncello, 1 part club soda – and multiply it by the number of servings you need!
While Prosecco is the traditional choice for a Limoncello Spritz, you can experiment with other types of sparkling wine. Champagne or other sparkling white wines can be used to create your own twist on this classic cocktail.
Absolutely! The garnishes for your Limoncello Spritz can be customized according to your preferences. Along with the classic lemon slice and mint sprig, you can experiment with additional garnishes like thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, lemon zest, or even candied lemon slices for added visual appeal.
Of course! The sweetness of your Limoncello Spritz can be adjusted according to your taste. You can experiment by adding a bit more or less Limoncello, depending on your preference for a sweeter or less sweet cocktail.
Absolutely! Just combine lemon-flavored sparkling water, lemon-flavored simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice!
More Cocktail Recipes to Try
Grab your favorite bottle of Prosecco and get ready to have your own little Italian happy hour with this perfect cocktail! Bring the taste of Southern Italy right into your home with this Amalfi Spritz, a delightful concoction of bubbly Prosecco, tart Limoncello, and fizzy club soda! If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment below to help out the next reader!
📖 Recipe
Limoncello Spritz
ItalianIngredients
For the Spritz
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 2 ounces Limoncello
- 1 ounce Club Soda
to Serve
- lemon slice
- sprig mint
- edible flowers
Instructions
- Fill a chilled cocktail glass with plenty of ice.
- Pour in the Prosecco, Limoncello and Soda Water.
- Stir with a long spoon.
- Add the lemon slice, mint and edible flowers then serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- This delightful Limoncello Spritz is made from just three ingredients. It’s bright, zesty and sparkling making it the perfect aperitif to sip this summer!
- A Spritz cocktail is intended to be enjoyed as an aperitif (before food) as the ingredients are thought to stimulate the appetite but we certainly enjoy a Limoncello Spritz before during or after food. Safe to say, it’s good at any time!
- Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made from soaking lemon peel in pure alcohol then mixing it with simple syrup. It has a potent lemon flavor and is very palatable sipped ice cold neat or used as a base flavor note in cocktails such as this Limoncello Spritz.
- You can substitute the Prosecco for champagne or any other sparking wine.
- The Club Soda adds extra crispness to this delicious aperitif. It can be substituted with sparkling water.
- The ratio for this cocktail is as easy as 1,2,3! Simply combine 3 parts sparkling wine, 2 parts Limoncello and 1 part club soda.
- Mint is a great garnish and perfect partner to the lemon flavor in this cocktail but you can try other herbs such as thyme, basil or rosemary.
- Please make sure any flowers you use as garnish are indeed edible.
- Serve as soon as it’s mixed while still sparkling and ice cold.
Nutrition
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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