Bright, lemony, and delightfully fizzy, this Limoncello Spritz is the ultimate easy cocktail for warm-weather sipping. Made with just four ingredients, it's light, zippy, and ready in two minutes flat - perfect for when you want that "golden hour on the patio" feeling in a glass.
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Got a bottle of limoncello? You're just a few pours away from a sunny little escape. This Limoncello Spritz recipe is fizzy, lemony, and just the right mix of sweet and tart - basically the easiest way to pretend you're lounging on the Amalfi Coast.
It's only four ingredients and takes two minutes to throw together. No fuss, just happy hour in a glass. If you love citrusy cocktails like our Hugo Spritz, this one's going to be your new summer go-to.
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Why you'll love this drink
- Instant vacation vibes: The lemony flavor + bubbly Prosecco = sunshine in a glass. Light, refreshing, but not overly boozy.
- Easy & fuss-free: Just pour everything into a glass and stir. Done. No shaking, no muddling or mess.
- Balance, baby: Sweet limoncello, tart lemon juice and crispy bubbly hit just the right balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients & Swaps
You only need four ingredients to make a refreshing lemon liqueur spritzer.
Ingredient Notes:
- Limoncello: This sweet, lemony Italian liqueur brings all the flavor. Store-bought works great, or use homemade if you're feeling fancy.
- Prosecco: Dry Prosecco keeps this cocktail from being overly sweet. Cava or another dry bubbly works, too.
- Fresh lemon juice: Skip the bottled stuff (it contains preservatives that change the flavor). Fresh juice keeps things bright and zingy.
- Sparkling water: Any unflavored sparkling or mineral water works. San Pellegrino is a favorite, but feel free to play with flavored waters (think lemon, basil, or even ginger). Club soda will work, too, but it has a slightly salty flavor.
Instructions
This drink comes together in two minutes and can be made in right in the glass - no cocktail shaker required!
- Fill a glass with ice and pour all ingredients into the glass. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh herbs like basil, rosemary or mint.
FAQs
A sweet Italian liqueur made from lemon peels, sugar, and alcohol. It's super citrusy and typically served chilled as a digestif.
Totally! Combine limoncello and lemon juice in a pitcher and refrigerate. When ready to serve, pour into glasses with ice and top with bubbly and sparkling water.
Yes! While it won't be quite the same, you can swap limoncello for lemon syrup or lemonade and use a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or tonic for a refreshing mocktail version.
A stemmed wine glass or a large goblet works perfectly. You want something that gives your ice room to chill and lets those bubbles shine.
Helpful Tips We Swear By
- Keep it cold - Chill your Prosecco, limoncello, and sparkling water ahead of time for the best flavor and fizz.
- Don't overdo the sweet - Dry bubbly balances the sweet limoncello. Skip Moscato unless you like extra sweetness.
- Herb it up - A sprig of rosemary adds a little something extra. Mint or basil also work beautifully.
- Small Prosecco bottles are your friend - Those little 187ml bottles are perfect when you're making just one or two drinks.
- Batch it smart - Want to serve a crowd? Mix a big batch without the bubbly, then top each glass with Prosecco and sparkling water just before serving.
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Recipe
Limoncello Spritz
Ingredients
- 1½ oz limoncello
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz sparkling water
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Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour limoncello, lemon juice, Prosecco and sparkling water into glass. Stir to combine. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs, if desired.1½ oz limoncello, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, 3 oz Prosecco, 1 oz sparkling water
Notes
- Limoncello is a sweet and tart lemon liqueur from Italy. It is readily available in most liquor stores for around $20/bottle.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this drink the best flavor.
- Any dry sparkling wine can be used in place of Prosecco. Avoid sweet sparklers like Moscato as they will make the drink too sweet.
- Many fresh herbs can be used as garnish in this drink, including rosemary, basil, mint and thyme.
- This drink is best served cold. Chill all of your ingredients beforehand, if possible.
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Only making one or two drinks? Buy the small, 187ml bottles of Prosecco. They are great to keep on hand when you don't want to open a large bottle of bubbly for just one or two cocktails.
Nutrition
Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
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