Limoncello Spritz
This vibrant Limoncello Spritz combines Italy's sunshine-sweet lemon liqueur with crisp prosecco and a splash of soda water for the ultimate summer refresher. Ready in just minutes with only three ingredients, it's the perfect balance of sweet, tart and bubbly - like capturing the Amalfi coast in a glass. Easier than an Aperol Spritz but equally impressive!
Ingredients
- 2 oz limoncello (store-bought works fine, but homemade earns you extra bragging rights)
- 3 oz prosecco (chilled, please—warm prosecco is a crime we don't forgive)
- 1 oz soda water (or more if you want it lighter)
- Ice cubes (the bigger the better)
- Lemon wheel for garnish (because we're fancy like that)
- Fresh mint sprig (optional, but adds that "I definitely have my life together" vibe)
Instructions
- Start with a wine glass. Yes, specifically a wine glass—those balloon-shaped ones that make you feel sophisticated even when you're in sweatpants.
- Fill that bad boy with ice. Don't be stingy—we want this drink COLD.
- Pour in the limoncello. That's your 2 oz of liquid sunshine right there.
- Add the prosecco with a gentle pour. We're making a cocktail, not creating a fizzy volcano science experiment.
- Top with soda water. Just a splash to bring everything together.
- Give it one gentle stir. We're aiming for "combined," not "stirred into oblivion."
- Garnish with that lemon wheel and mint sprig if you're feeling fancy. Go ahead, balance it on the rim like they do in the fancy bars.
- Raise glass, sip, and immediately wonder why you haven't been making these your whole life.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients - Cold limoncello and prosecco are essential for a properly refreshing spritz that doesn't immediately lose its bubbles.
- Balance your ratios - The perfect spritz depends on the 2:3:1 ratio (limoncello:prosecco:soda); adjust slightly for personal preference but maintain the balance.
- Don't overstir - One gentle stir is all you need; aggressive stirring will quickly flatten your drink and ruin those delightful bubbles.