Limoncello Spritz

This light limoncello spritz is the perfect summer cocktail, full of zesty lemon flavour.

With limoncello, Prosecco and soda water, this refreshing cocktail is ready to drink in just two minutes!

A glass of limoncello spritz served with fresh mint, lemon slices and two straws.

This limoncello spritz cocktail is sweet, fizzy and zesty, and just screams out summer on the Amalfi coast in Italy.

Whilst I will always have a soft spot for creamy chocolate cocktails like Toblerone cocktail; for hot summer days, refreshing cocktails such as this Limoncello spritz made with Prosecco, a Vodka sunrise or a pornstar martini are definitely on the menu. Or for something cool and a little creamy, my Midori cocktail is full of lush tropical flavours!

Side view of a glass of chilled limoncello spritz with slices of lemon added and a sprig of fresh mint.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Ready in 2 minutes - simply pour the ingredients into glasses and serve!
3 ingredients - all you need is limoncello liqueur, Prosecco and soda water...that's it!
Perfect summer cocktail for a girls night in (or start of a girls night out!) - this limoncello and Prosecco cocktail is refreshing, elegant and classy.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
No equipment needed - you don't need any special cocktail equipment to make a Limoncello spritz!

What You Need

You just need 3 ingredients to make this limoncello spritz cocktail!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Limoncello liqueur - this sweet Italian lemon liqueur is bursting with lemon flavour.
Prosecco - an authentic Italian sparkling wine. You could also substitute with other varieties of sparkling wine or champagne.
Soda water - also known as club soda. You can use sparkling water if you prefer, although soda water is slightly fizzier than sparkling water.
Fresh lemon slices and mint leaves - for decorating, optional.

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make the spritz.

Equipment Required

You don't need any specific equipment to make this summery sparkling limoncello Prosecco cocktail - just pour the ingredients into a glass and enjoy!

Step By Step Instructions

This limoncello spritz is as easy as 1,2,3...!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Divide the Limoncello liqueur equally between two wine glasses.
Top with well chilled Prosecco and soda water.
Serve with slices of fresh lemon, mint and ice cubes (optional).

Limoncello and Prosecco cocktail served in a wine glass with lemon slices.

Expert Tips

Use a good quality limoncello - it's the star of the cocktail, so it is worth buying a good quality limoncello or even making your own.
Make the limoncello spritz just before serving - otherwise it can lose its fizz.
This limoncello spritz recipe is best made with fridge-cold ingredients and served with ice cubes.
Serving ideas - olives, salted peanuts or pistachios, or pretzels.

FAQs

What is limoncello?

Limoncello is a liqueur that symbolizes summer days on the Amalfi coast in southern Italy and is usually served straight as an apperitif with ice.
Fresh and fragrant, limoncello is made by infusing alcohol with lemon peels.
It's a simple process to make your own as well.

What does limoncello taste like?

Limoncello tastes sweet, with an intense lemon tang.

What is a spritz?

A spritz is an Northern Italian wine-based cocktail that is more commonly served as an aperitif.

Limoncello prosecco cocktail in glass garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint.

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