This refreshing Limoncello Spritz Cocktail will be a show stopper at your next party or gathering!
Sipping this beautiful Italian cocktail on a hot summer afternoon will have you dreaming of the beaches on the Amalfi coast and strolling the streets in Naples. The sweet fragrance of lemon blossoms lingers in the air and is the inspiration for this effervescent cocktail! It is often referred to as the "Amalfi Spritz".
Ingredients for Limoncello Spritz Cocktails
With just 4 simple ingredients, this cocktail comes together in a flash. You will be enjoying this Limoncello treat on the deck in no time.
- Limoncello - add additional limoncello to give the cocktail more sweetness
- Fresh Squeezed Lemon juice - add additional lemon juice for a more tart cocktail
- Prosecco or Champagne - use Prosecco to stay with the more traditional Italian version, or use Champagne for a more effervescent cocktail
- Lemon Flavored Soda - add more soda to balance the flavors if needed
- Fresh Mint Leaves - for a beautiful garnish and for the wonderful fragrance
How to make a refreshing Limoncello Spritz Cocktail
This cocktail, with just 4 easy ingredients, allows you to adjust the ingredients to add more sweetness or add a little more tartness to suit your personal preference.
Grab the shaker, and this cocktail will come together quickly! Finish it off with a couple of beautiful garnishes and ENJOY!
- Fill a glass with ice cubes
- Add Limoncello and fresh lemon juice to a shaker
- Shake well for about 10 to 15 seconds
- Pour the shaker mixture of Limoncello and lemon juice over ice cubes
- Add in Prosecco or Champagne
- Top with a splash of lemon soda
- Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves and a slice of lemon
- Serve and enjoy!
What is a Spritz Cocktail?
A Spritz cocktail can be traced back to the Veneto region of Italy. The romantic home of Romeo and Juliet, this region gave the world Prosecco.
Dating back to the 1800s, this cocktail started off by adding a splash of soda water to the local wines. It was a welcome refreshment and a bit of fizz on those hot afternoons.
The modern-day version begins with a classic sparkling wine such as Prosecco, a bitter-sweet liqueur, and a splash of soda. The most popular and well-known Spritz is the Aperol Spritz, which is always a fan favorite. Check out our classic recipe for the Aperol Spritz.
The Limoncello Spritz gained its popularity in the early 2010's and has been a delight on a hot afternoon ever since. We hope you enjoy our version of this tasty drink.
Our favorite refreshing summer cocktails:
- Aperol Spritz Cocktail
- Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
- Cucumber Mint Drinks
- Blueberry Vodka Cocktail
- Hugo Spritz
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Limoncello Spritz Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 3 oz Limoncello liqueur
- 2 oz Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 4 oz Prosecco or Champagne
- 1 oz Lemon flavored soda
- 1 sprig Fresh Mint for garnish
- 1 slice lemon or use a lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Add Limoncello and Fresh lemon juice to a shaker.
- Pour the shaker mixture of Limoncello and lemon juice over ice cubes
- Shake well for about 10 to 15
- Add in Prosecco or Champagne.
- Top with a splash of lemon soda.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves and a slice of lemon.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Lisa Liese
Brilliant end of summer drink! Bright and refreshing 🍋
Jayne
Thank you Lisa, so glad you enjoyed this refreshing cocktail.