This refreshing, 3-ingredient Limoncello Spritz will transport you straight to the coast of Italy! It takes less than 5 minutes to make, perfect for an apéritif or a crisp drink for a hot summer day.
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Why we love this recipe
- 3 ingredient recipe: need I say more? So approachable, even for beginner mixologists!
- Quick and easy: no prep needed! Simply combine all of the ingredients and get to sipping.
- Refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced! This limoncello spritz tastes like summer in a cocktail glass, no matter what time of year you enjoy it.
Ingredients
Yep, this Prosecco Limoncello Spritz is just 3 simple ingredients!
- Limoncello
- Prosecco: feel free to substitute with another sparkling wine, a Spanish Cava or a dry champagne.
- Club soda: you can also use seltzer or sparkling water.
Plus if you want to get extra fancy, fresh lemon and mint as garnish.
What is limoncello?
Limoncello is a lemon liqueur originating from Southern Italy.
It's made by steeping fresh lemon zest in a highly concentrated grain alcohol until the oil from the zest is released. Once this happens, the vibrant yellow spirit is mixed with simple syrup.
Limoncello is traditionally served chilled as a digestivo (an after-dinner drink).
How to make a Limoncello Spritz
This limoncello spritz couldn't be any easier to make.
Start by pouring chilled limoncello into a cocktail glass filled halfway with ice. If it's really hot where you live, you can also chill the glass ahead of time.
Next, pour in club soda.
Top off with prosecco and stir with a long bar spoon.
Garnish with lemon and fresh mint. Cheers!
Expert Tips and FAQ's
- This limoncello spritz tastes best when all of the ingredients have been chilled in advance. You can chill the prosecco, limoncello and club soda ahead of time, and you can even chill the serving glasses if desired.
- We like to garnish this cocktail with refreshing mint, but you can use another fresh herb like basil or thyme.
- We don't suggest using a cocktail shaker for this recipe since two of the three ingredients are carbonated. However, if you need to quickly chill the limoncello, you can shake limoncello with ice for a few seconds for a quick fix. It will slightly dilute the alcohol, but it will help cool it down quickly before adding to this cocktail!
Limoncello doesn't require refrigeration, but we highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer. Chilled limoncello is much more refreshing!
*Note: the high alcohol content prevents limoncello from freezing, so it can be stored in the freezer long-term.
Limoncello has an intense lemon flavor, but it's surprisingly sweet. It doesn't have the sour/tartness of lemon juice, but it's more concentrated in flavor.
It's pretty strong, so depending on your preferences, you may want to adjust the quantities in this limoncello spritz to your liking!
Most limoncello falls between a 28-32% alcohol content. (For comparison, standard vodka is about 40%).
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Limoncello Spritz
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This refreshing, 3-ingredient Limoncello Spritz will transport you straight to the coast of Italy! It takes less than 5 minutes to make, perfect for an apéritif or a crisp drink for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 2 oz limoncello (preferably chilled)
- 1 oz club soda
- 3 oz Prosecco (preferably chilled)
- For garnish: lemon slice and fresh mint
Instructions
- Pour chilled limoncello into a glass filled halfway with ice.
- Add club soda, then top off with Prosecco and stir.
- Optional: garnish with lemon slice and fresh mint. Cheers!
Notes
This limoncello spritz tastes best when all of the ingredients have been chilled in advance. You can chill the prosecco, limoncello and club soda ahead of time, and you can even chill the serving glasses if desired.
Prosecco: feel free to substitute with another sparkling wine, a Spanish Cava or a dry champagne.
Club soda: you can also use seltzer or sparkling water.
We like to garnish this cocktail with refreshing mint, but you can use another fresh herb like basil or thyme.
Limoncello doesn't require refrigeration, but we highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer. Chilled limoncello is much more refreshing! *Note: the high alcohol content prevents limoncello from freezing, so it can be stored in the freezer long-term.
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: limoncello spritz
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