Limoncello is so refreshing on its own or mixed into a drink. It's perfect for any season, so let's get into some of the best limoncello cocktails.
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Limoncello is so perfect for any time of year.
It's crisp and refreshing. It is truly the perfect combination of flavors. From a zesty, slightly sour lemon citrus flavor balanced with being perfectly sweet, but not indulgent and too rich in flavor, it's one of my favorites!
It's easy to find at any grocery or liquor store. You may not be familiar with it, but trust me, this is available in any liquor store or grocery store (if yours has a liquor section!)
It's such a delicious addition to cocktails. It adds such a refreshingly sweet and lemony taste to cocktails, it is so lovely!
Can you drink limoncello by itself?
Absolutely! You can drink it alone or make some limoncello mixed drinks with the recipes below.
What do you drink limoncello with?
If you're not drinking it solo, you can mix it with an array of liquors to make some delicious lemony cocktails.
Limoncello Cocktails - Prosecco
Limoncello Spritz
Click here for the full recipe on the blog!
I love this limoncello spritz with prosecco! It's such a fun limoncello cocktail to make at home. It tastes so bright and bubbly, citrusy and sweet, if you're looking for delicious ways to use limoncello, look no further than this recipe!
Limoncello Lady
"The Limoncello Prosecco cocktail is CRISPY and REFRESHING and only needs 3 INGREDIENTS! Bubbly and bright with SPARKLING PROSECCO, this drink recipe will light up any occasion!"
Limoncello Cocktails - Vodka
Raspberry Limoncello Cocktail
"This vibrant summer cocktail mixes fresh raspberry juice with limoncello and vodka to make a sweet-tart drink that's perfect for warm weather sipping. Serve it straight up as a raspberry limoncello martini, or pour it over ice along with club soda for a drink that's sparkling and light. Best of all, you'll only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes to make it happen!"
Limoncello Moscow Mule
"Moscow Mules are even better with Limoncello! This cocktail is so refreshing and super easy-to-make. The first time I tasted a Moscow Mule I was hooked! Vodka, ginger beer, mint and lime juice was simply a wonderful combination. Adding Limoncello only makes it even BETTER!"
Strawberry-Basil Limoncello Martini
Recipe via Burrata and Bubbles
"Your perfect summer martini is here, and it couldn't be more delicious! Sweet strawberries, fragrant basil and bright limoncello come together to make this season's best martini. Grab a cozy seat on the patio because you'll want to sip on this strawberry-basil limoncello martini all summer long."
Lemon Drop with Limoncello
This Lemon Drop Martini with Limoncello is one of the best 3 ingredient lemon drop recipes out there. I love any and all limoncello cocktail recipes so this is certainly a favorite of mine.
Limoncello Cocktails - Gin
Limoncello Gin Collins
"This Limoncello Gin Collins is fizzy and refreshing, with a prominent lemon flavor. Minty simple syrup helps to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice and limoncello."
Amalfi Martini with Limoncello
Recipe via Three Olives Branch
"This Amalfi Martini Limoncello is a delicious and easy limoncello martini recipe made with gin."
Lemon Meringue Martini
"Lemon Meringue Cocktail - glossy sweet meringue crowns lend sophistication to a tangy and feisty lemon dessert martini. Fresh lemon juice, gin, and limoncello fuse for a lively taste sensation. "
Other delicious limoncello cocktails
Limoncello Mojito
Recipe via Inside the Rustic Kitchen
"A Mojito Cocktail with a fun Italian twist, this cocktail is made with limoncello, fresh lemons and plenty of mint. It's super refreshing, delicious and perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining!"
Limoncello Margarita
Recipe via Inside the Rustic Kitchen
"This sweet, sour, refreshing Limoncello Margarita is a Mexican classic with an Italian makeover! Made with no lemonade concentrate, just simple ingredients."
Limoncello Bourbon
"I love an easy cocktail that takes advantage of bottles I already have open at home, and this Bourbon Limoncello cocktail makes a fast and refreshing flavor combination for great summer sipping."
Low-ABV Limoncello Drinks
Limoncello and Tonic
Recipe via Sips, Nibbles & Bites
"Limoncello is a popular Italian liquor with a sweet, intense lemon flavor. It originated in southern Italy and is regularly served straight, ice-cold as a digestif. My Limoncello and tonic recipe is a very simple 2-ingredient cocktail that is greater than the sum of its parts. I love how the tonic water mellows the intensely flavored limoncello and shows off its bright, beautiful color!"
Limoncello Sunrise
Recipe via Love Bakes Good Cakes
"Limoncello Sunrise makes the perfect addition to your weekend brunch menu! This drink recipe is great any time you want a simple cocktail."
FAQ
How do Italians drink limoncello?
Limoncello is usually served chilled in a shot glass as a digestif after lunch or dinner.
Do you drink or shot limoncello?
Drink!
Should limoncello be refrigerated?
It doesn't have to be, but in order to have it chilled and ready to serve, I recommend keeping it in the fridge.
Is limoncello served before or after dinner drink?
After! Limoncello is a digestif. That means it is an alcoholic drink that aids in digestion, so you want to drink it after you've eaten.
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- For many of these cocktails, you'll want to make sure you have a cocktail shaker kit on hand.
- You'll also want to make sure you have martini glasses, high ball glasses or rocks glasses.
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