The Limoncello Spritz is one of the trendiest cocktails of summer 2022! Also known as the Italian Spritz, it is similar to Aperol, but mixed with Limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur. Although any kind of spritz is delicious, you’ll love the brightness of the Limoncello and how it pairs with the Prosecco and club soda! It’s so refreshing, effervescent and will have you dreaming of the Amalfi Coast with every sip! Serve up this spritz poolside, at dinner parties or simply enjoy while soaking up the sun on your patio! Add fresh garden herbs such as thyme and you have a quintessential summer cocktail on your hands!
Limoncello Spritz
A trendy Italian aperitif, mixed with Limoncello, fresh squeezed lemon, Prosecco and club soda. Garnished with garden thyme.
If you’ve not yet tried Limoncello and are wondering what the flavor profiles are, I’ve got your covered!
What is Limoncello?
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur infused with a mix of lemon peel, sugar, water and clear liquor. On its own Limoncello has bite from the lemon peel, but wonderful citrusy flavor. It is most often produced in Southern Italy but can also easily be made in your own kitchen! I’ve made a batch of Limoncello in the past, using vodka, lemons, sugar and water and it worked like a charm. Although limoncello is delicious on its own, over ice it will also be enjoy mixed into any cocktails of choice, such as today’s Limoncello Spritz!
How does a Limoncello Spritz taste?
The limoncello spritz is so vibrant and refreshing over ice, with lovely aroma and tart lemon flavor throughout. Prosecco is naturally a wonderful pairing for the Limoncello because of its fruit and floral notes, so the flavors are like a match made in heaven. The addition of the thyme garnish and splash of fresh squeezed lemon juice elevates the spritz to new heights, resulting in the most delicious effervescent summer sip!
How to make a Limoncello Spritz
Similar to Aperol, this sparkling spritz cocktail is quite quick to make, with only a few ingredients necessary! Here’s what you will need:
- Homemade or store bought Limoncello
- 3 Lemons (2 juiced, 1 sliced into thin wheels)
- Prosecco, Champagne or Sparkling wine of choice
- Club Soda
- Thyme
To make the spritz, fill stemmed glasses with ice, then pour in the limoncello and lemon juice into each glass. Top with Prosecco and club soda, then garnish with lemon wheels and thyme. Allow the bubbles from the Prosecco and the club soda to gently mix the cocktail. Serve immediately!
Check out the quick how-to video below for a step by step in making this simple summer drink!
Limoncello Spritz
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Limoncello Spritz
- Cuisine: Cocktails
Description
A trendy Italian aperitif, mixed with Limoncello, fresh squeezed lemon, Prosecco and club soda. Garnished with garden thyme.
Ingredients
Limoncello Spritz:
- 2 oz limoncello
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
- Splash of club soda or sparkling water
- Lemon wheels for garnish
- Thyme or herbs of choice to finish the cocktails
Instructions
Limoncello Spritz:
- Fill stemmed glasses with ice.
- Pour in the limoncello and lemon juice into each glass.
- Top with Prosecco and club soda.
- Then garnish with lemon wheels and thyme.
- Allow the bubbles from the Prosecco and the club soda to gently mix the cocktail.
- Serve immediately.
- Cheers!
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If you’re looking for a way to cool off from the heat, this spritz will take under 5 minutes to make from start to finish! Simply, pour, garnish enjoy and repeat!
Cocktails garnishes
Also you will love how versatile this cocktail is and how well it pairs with other flavors. If you don’t necessarily love thyme, switch up the garnishes to your personal favorite. Rosemary, basil and mint would all add a delicious element to this variation of the Limoncello spritz!
And if you enjoy the Aperol Spritz, I highly recommend giving this Limoncello variation a try!
Be sure to bookmark and/or pin the recipe for your next cocktail hour!!
Cheers!
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Limoncello, such a lovey summer drink whether it’s over ice or served up as a Spritz. Refreshing, delicious and lovely . I love how you personalize the process of making it for over ice or to enjoy with Prosecco. Even the tips on what herbs to use based off preferences is so helpful. Beautifully photographed and styled too!