Limoncello Spritz

Fancy a sparkling citrus cocktail? Try the limoncello spritz! This sparkling drink has a pure lemon flavor of this Italian liqueur.

Here’s a sparkling Italian cocktail with pure lemon flavor: the Limoncello Spritz! Limoncello is an Italian liquor that’s often drunk after dinner… but we’ve started making cocktails out of it! This super strong lemon liqueur is best used in cocktails. There’s the limoncello mojito and the limoncello martini… and now it’s disguised as a spritz! This version of the Aperol Spritz is full of bright lemon flavor and in our opinion even better than the original. It’s bubbly and bubbly, with a burning citrus bite.

What’s in a Limoncello Spritz?

Limoncello Spritz is a variation on the popular Aperol Spritz, an Italian aperitif. The spritz was invented in Italy in the 19th century to dilute sparkling wine. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the Aperol Spritz took on its current form! It is a cocktail on the International Bartender Association’s list of official IBA cocktails, meaning there is an ‘official’ definition. Limoncello Spritz simply replaces limoncello with Aperol, an Italian bitter. What you need for a limoncello spritz:

The magic splash ratio!

The spritz is a carefully crafted cocktail that infuses large bubbles of sparkling and sparkling water. With these two ingredients and a blender of your choice, you can make any kind of spritz. The basic idea is 3 parts sparkling wine, 2 parts liqueur, 1 part sparkling water. Below is a list of other spritz ideas you can try.

Learn more about limoncello!

If you’ve ever been to Italy, you know the limoncello. But what is this super potent yellow liquid? Here’s what you should know about limoncello:

• Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur made by infusing lemon peels in vodka or another neutral spirit. It has a fiery, direct lemon flavor and is the second most popular liqueur in Italy after Campari. It is available throughout Italy and is often served as a shot after a large meal.
• How much is the limoncello? Limoncello has become very popular in the United States, so you should be able to find it easily at your local liquor store. It costs about $20.
• What can limoncello be used for? Limoncello is most commonly used as a shot, but it’s just as good in a cocktail! Try it in a limoncello mojito with lime and rum or a limoncello martini with vodka and lemon juice.

How to make a limoncello spritz

The great thing about a limoncello spritz is that it’s incredibly easy to make! The spritz doesn’t require a shaker or citrus juice: you can just pour anything in the glass. This makes it a great choice for entertaining! Here are the basic steps to making a limoncello spritz:

• stir: Stir the limoncello in a glass with ice to chill.
• Garnish with bubbles: Add Prosecco and sparkling water.
• Garnish: Add fresh mint and serve.

And that’s it! Let us know if you’ve tried the limoncello spritz and what you think of it in the comments below.

Step it up: try clear ice!

Want to take your limoncello spritz to the next level? Try to make transparent ice cream! This type of ice cream is crystal clear and looks like it’s in a fancy bar. But you can make it at home! All you need is a cooler and 24 hours. Go to How to make transparent ice.

More Spritz recipes

The spritz is one of the most refreshing cocktails ever! There are many types of spritz recipes that you can try after trying this limoncello spritz:

When to serve a Limoncello Spritz

The Limoncello Spritz is lemony and bubbly, perfect for summer or when trying to finish a bottle of Prosecco. Try as:

More lemon cocktails

Lemon-flavored cocktails are among the most refreshing alcoholic beverages! They’ve earned a place in our hearts for their trendsetting citrus flavor. Here are some other lemon cocktails if you like limoncello: