Easy Limoncello Spritz Cocktail Recipe

A Limoncello Spritz is a bubbly, refreshing cocktail made with limoncello, chilled sparkling wine, and soda water for the ultimate effervescent summer beverage. Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made of vodka (or similar grain alcohol) infused with lemon peel and sugar syrup; the result is a lemony, tangy, and sweet beverage with a kick.

Like an Aperol Spritz, this citrusy Italian cocktail is an easy gluten-free drink option with low alcohol content. Mixologists can make the cocktail using a variety of wines (including Champagne, prosecco, or any other carbonated white wine), sparkling beverages, and flavorful garnishes.

It only takes a handful of ingredients to craft this tangy summer drink, which will instantly transport you to the Amalfi Coast. Follow these simple tips to create endless varieties of a Limoncello Spritz cocktail:

1. 1. Chill the ingredients. The key to a successful Limoncello Spritz is keeping each ingredient as cold as possible before assembling the cocktails. Warm lemon liqueur, wine, or club soda will melt the ice too quickly, resulting in a watered-down mixture.
2. 2. Experiment with additions. Adjust this versatile drink recipe to incorporate your favorite fruits, sparkling beverages, herbs, and garnishes. For extra flavor, add flavored sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, club soda, tonic water, or ginger ale to your spritzer. Incorporate fresh and frozen fruits, like raspberries, blueberries, sliced stone fruits, mango, melon balls, watermelon, and grapefruit. Muddle mint leaves at the bottom of the glass to add herbaceous flavor. Garnish the drink with a sprig of fresh mint or lemon slices. Instead of using the store-bought options, make your own limoncello at home.
   
3. 3. Make a party-sized batch. Adjust the proportions of a basic Limoncello Spritz recipe to make a crowd-friendly batch. Add the lemon liqueur and wine to a punch bowl fitted with an ice ring, and stir to combine. Ladle or pour the lemon cocktail into ice-filled glasses and top with soda or sparkling water just before serving.