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Close up shot of a stemless wine glass sitting on a wood chopping board filled with Limoncello Spritz. The glass is filled with ice and the drink is a yellow ombre, darker yellow on the bottom which lightens as it goes up. There is a yellow straw in the glass and it is garnished with fresh mint.

Limoncello Spritz

Leanne Neill
When the sun is high and the days stretch long, there’s nothing quite like a Limoncello Spritz to capture that golden, laid-back feeling of summer in a glass. With its zesty citrus punch, gentle sparkle, and just the right touch of sweetness, this Italian cocktail is the perfect companion for patio lounging, brunches, or impromptu happy hours. Whether you're dreaming of the Amalfi Coast or just craving something refreshing and easy to make, this vibrant spritz is your ticket to sipping sunshine.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Appertivo, digestivo, Drinks
Cuisine American, Canadian, Italian
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 jigger
  • 1 bar spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Limoncello store bought or homemade
  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz Club Soda
  • Ice

Garnishes

  • 1 sprig Fresh mint or rosemary or thyme
  • 1 slice Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Fill a wine glass with ice. If I'm garnishing with a lemon slice, I will add it at this point between the ice and the side of the glass.
  • Pour in 2 oz of chilled limoncello
  • Pour in 3 oz of chilled prosecco
  • Top with 1 oz of club soda
  • Give it a little stir then garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, serve with or without a straw. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I like to have all my ingredients chilled, so the drink is cold from the start and doesn't cause the ice to melt prematurely.
  2. Adding the lemon slice before the liquids makes it easier to submerge the lemon without sticking your finger into the final drink.
  3. Prosecco can be subbed with any bubbly wine of your choice, champagne, sparkling wine, cava, crémant, sekt...
  4. Club soda is normally used in making this spritz, it has added salts which can enhance the flavor, but you can also get away with sparkling water.
  5. Mint is a great garnish, but some people prefer rosemary or thyme.
Keyword drinks for brunch, happy hour, lemon cocktail, limoncello spritz