Description
The Limoncello Spritz is a refreshing and vibrant Italian-inspired cocktail, perfect for summer. This easy-to-make drink combines sweet-tart limoncello with crisp prosecco and a splash of soda water for a light, effervescent beverage. Garnished with fresh lemon and mint, it’s an ideal choice for garden parties or relaxing evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz limoncello (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 oz prosecco (or any dry sparkling wine)
- 1 oz soda water (or club soda)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional, for extra freshness)
Instructions
- Chill a wine glass or tumbler in the freezer for 5 minutes or fill with ice water.
- Fill the chilled glass with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz of limoncello.
- Gently add 3 oz of chilled prosecco over the limoncello.
- Top with a splash of soda water and garnish with a lemon slice and mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice.
- Add rosemary or thyme for an herbal twist.
- Use extra soda water for a lighter, less sweet drink.
- Make it non-alcoholic by substituting limoncello with lemon syrup and prosecco with sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Limoncello Spritz, Italian cocktail, summer drink, easy cocktail, prosecco cocktail, limoncello recipe, refreshing drink