Description
Sparkling limoncello spritz brings Italian coastal charm to summer sipping, delivering zesty lemon brightness with prosecco’s elegant fizz. Refreshing citrus notes and effervescent bubbles create a perfect cocktail companion for relaxed Mediterranean-style entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) limoncello
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) prosecco
Mixers:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) soda water
Garnishes:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass with ice cubes to create a refreshing base for the drink.
- Measure and pour chilled Limoncello into the glass, creating a vibrant yellow foundation.
- Slowly add sparkling Prosecco, allowing the two liquids to gently mingle and create a luxurious effervescence.
- Top the cocktail with a splash of crisp soda water to enhance the drink’s lightness and volume.
- Delicately blend the ingredients with a long bar spoon, ensuring a harmonious mixture without disrupting the bubbles.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with a bright lemon wheel and a few fresh mint leaves, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Serve immediately to capture the drink’s optimal temperature and sparkling character.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the drink extra refreshing and prevent immediate ice melting.
- Adjust Prosecco and Limoncello ratios based on personal preference for sweetness and strength.
- Use fresh, high-quality Limoncello for the most vibrant lemon flavor and smooth drinking experience.
- For a lighter version, increase soda water and reduce Limoncello to lower alcohol content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg