Name: Limoncello Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz. Limoncello; 3 oz. Prosecco; 1 oz. Lemon Sparkling Water or regular club soda

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!

You'll love this limoncello spritz

It's so crisp and refreshing. With just a few simple ingredients you have a perfectly sweet cocktail, slightly zesty and so refreshing.

It's easy to make. This cocktail is fool-proof, that's why I love spritz cocktails like this limoncello spritz, an Amalfi spritz, or this Lillet spritz. You can't mess them up and you make the perfect drink every time.

It's perfect for any time of year. Don't get me wrong, this is the perfect summer cocktail, but I love a limoncello spritzer in the winter, too! Especially if you make your own limoncello in the winter, lemons are in season so it's the perfect excuse to make this drink.

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!

Ingredients

Limoncello spritzes are such a light drink and once you make this for yourself, and take that first sip, you'll be making these all summer long.

Limoncello. You'll be able to find limoncello at most liquor stores or grocery stores. I really like Trader Joe's limoncello or the Pallini brand.

Prosecco. You'll want prosecco or any sparkling white wine. Because you're mixing it and diluting the taste of the sparkling wine, no need to use a super-expensive bottle of prosecco! I like La Marca, Mionetta, or Costco's prosecco.

Lemon Sparkling Water. You can also use regular club soda like the ever-so-popular Aperol Spritz, but I love the extra hint of bright lemon flavor by using lemon sparkling water.

Thin Lemon Slices. This is such an easy garnish and the lemon will steep in your cocktail giving it another added burst of fresh lemon flavor.

Rosemary Sprigs or Basil Leaves. I like adding a burst of green for a color contrast when garnishing the cocktail. It's easy enough and looks so pretty. Mint leaves also make for a great garnish.

How to make a limoncello spritz

The basic breakdown for this simple cocktail is three parts prosecco to two parts limoncello to one part soda water. Just remember 3-2-1 when making any 3-ingredient spritz recipe!

Fill wine glasses with ice cubes.
Pour in 3 oz. of prosecco, 2 oz. of limoncello, and 1 oz. of sparkling water.
Give it a quick stir, and garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh herbs.
Cheers!

Limoncello is lemon zest, simple syrup, and alcohol. So, it makes for a great cocktail mixer, particularly for citrus cocktails that call for simple syrup and a citrus flavor. You can make margaritas with it, Lemon Drop martinis are a personal favorite or this Limoncello Spritz with prosecco.

All about limoncello

If you don't like a classic Aperol spritz, you have to try this limoncello spritz. It's the perfect balance of sweet and just slightly zesty from the lemon, but limoncello isn't bitter at all compared to Aperol. It's like a glass of sunshine!

What is limoncello?

Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made with lemon zest, simple syrup, and alcohol. It originated from the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. It makes for a great cocktail mixer, particularly for an Italian cocktail that calls for simple syrup and a citrus flavor. You can also just pour it over ice and enjoy it by itself!

Where to buy limoncello?

Limoncello can be found nearly anywhere that sells liquor! I am a fan favorite of Trader Joe's Limoncello or Pallini Limoncello. After drinking limoncello for years, you learn what you like and what you don't like, and then you narrow down what limoncello brands are your favorite. I highly recommend starting with either of those two limoncello brands, which are always. a favorite.

What is the best way to drink limoncello?

Limoncello first and foremost is great on its own. We store the limoncello in the freezer, so it is always ice cold and ready to drink. If you're out at an Italian restaurant, they normally serve it to you in a shot glass. However, at home, I like to pour a little bit of limoncello over ice and sip on it. It's so good, I don't want to shoot it! I want to sit and enjoy it as an after-dinner drink.

How do you make homemade limoncello?

Homemade limoncello can easily be made at home, actually, at the time I'm writing this right now, we're making homemade limoncello ourselves! There are lots and lots of homemade limoncello recipes on Google.

What is a spritz?

A spritz is a cocktail made with a liqueur, prosecco, and soda water. Aperol Spritzes are probably the most popular spritz recipe you may have heard of, or tried! However, there are so many spritz variations like this delicious limoncello spritz recipe or a Chambord spritz.

Limoncello spritz for a crowd

If you're having a summer party, this limoncello spritz is such a crowd-pleaser. However, since it has carbonated ingredients, I don't recommend making a pitcher of limoncello spritzes. Instead, I recommend putting out all the ingredients for your guests to make their spritzes. This recipe won't hold up great being made in a big batch, but making a spritz bar for your guests is a great way to have everyone enjoy a refreshing limoncello spritz cocktail.

FAQs

What is a Limoncello Spritz made of?

A limoncello spritz is made of 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts limoncello, and 1 part club soda.

What do you eat with Limoncello Spritz?

I love pairing this cocktail with appetizers like this whipped ricotta dip, this burrata caprese salad, or these marinated mozzarella balls.

What Prosecco is best for Limoncello Spritz?

I like La Marca, Mionetta, or Costco's prosecco.

If you know the traditional Aperol Spritz recipe, this Limoncello spritz is just like that, except with limoncello! It's super simple and one of my favorite prosecco cocktails. It's a great limoncello cocktail to drink all year round. In the winter during the citrus season, it tastes like sunshine and in the summer during those long summer nights, it's bubbly, crisp, and refreshing.