Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello Spritz is made with Prosecco, limoncello and soda water built over ice in a wine glass, served cold.
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The recipe.
Scaling adjusts quantities only. Prepare shaken drinks in individual portions.
Let’s make a good drink.
Chill a wine glass and prepare the garnish before mixing.
Fill the wine glass with fresh ice and add the measured Prosecco, limoncello and soda.
Lift gently with a barspoon to combine without knocking out the bubbles.
Finish with a thin orange slice.
A thoughtful finish
- Chill all three liquid ingredients before building the drink over fresh ice.
- Keep the carbonated ingredient cold and open it close to serving.
- Chill the serving glass as well as the mixture so the first sip stays cold.
Common mistakes
- A room-temperature limoncello pour melts the ice quickly and weakens the bubbles.
- Over-stirring the finished drink drives off the bubbles that give it lift.
- A warm serving glass quickly undoes the chilling achieved during mixing.
A few good questions.
What is in a Limoncello Spritz?
Limoncello Spritz is made with Prosecco, limoncello and soda water built over ice in a wine glass.
Can I scale a Limoncello Spritz for more servings?
Multiply every measured ingredient by the same serving count. Prepare the measured still ingredients ahead if useful, but chill, shake or stir each serving as directed; add any carbonated finish at service.
Should I shake the fizzy ingredient?
Add carbonated ingredients outside a sealed shaker. Follow the finishing step so the bubbles remain in the glass rather than being shaken away.
What glass should I use for a Limoncello Spritz?
Use the assigned wine glass for this directory serving. Where that differs from the source’s presentation, the version note labels the serving adaptation.
Variations
- Another dry sparkling wine — Editorial bottle variation: use a different dry sparkling wine for the same finishing measure or top-up instruction; flavor changes, and it should not be labeled Champagne unless it is Champagne.
- Alternate citrus garnish — Editorial presentation variation: use a different fresh citrus peel or slice for aroma without changing the measured liquids; garnish quantity is not an added juice measure.
Where it comes from
Limoncello Spritz is made with Prosecco, limoncello and soda water built over ice in a wine glass, served cold.
Sources
- Difford’s Guide — Limoncello Spritz Cocktail Recipe (reference) link
Strength. About 1.25 US standard drinks at an estimated 12.5% ABV, estimated from the ingredients and technique, not measured. What that means.
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