Limoncello Cocktail (Italian Limoncello Spritz Recipe)
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Limoncello Cocktail (Italian Limoncello Spritz Recipe)
Description
The Limoncello Cocktail, also known as an Italian Limoncello Spritz, blends crushed ice with 4 ounces of bright, lemon-flavored limoncello and 12 ounces of dry sparkling prosecco, usually from DOC or DOCG designations signifying quality Italian wine. Optionally, half an ounce of sparkling water is added to balance the sweetness and increase fizziness.
This preparation results in a chilled, bubbly drink where the herbal and citrus notes of the limoncello are lifted by the sparkling wine's acidity. Garnishes of lemon slices enhance the drink’s fresh lemon aroma, while optional mint sprigs add a subtle herbal freshness.
Served in tulip-shaped 12 to 14-ounce wine glasses, this cocktail makes a light, elegant beverage often enjoyed as an aperitif or refreshing treat on warm days. Its balance of sweetness, citrus, and bubbles makes it versatile and approachable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice crushed
- 4 oz limoncello
- 12 oz prosecco DOC or DOCG, preferably
- ½ oz sparkling water optional
- 2 lices lemon for garnish
- Fruit to garnish, if desired, mint sprigs
- mint to garnish, if desired, mint sprigs
Instructions
- Pour crushed ice into the glasses, about half full.
- Add the limoncello.
- Then pour in the prosecco, and if desired a splash of sparkling water.
- Add a slice of lemon to each glass, and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use tulip-shaped wine glasses of 12-14 ounces to best showcase the cocktail's aromas and effervescence.
- Adding sparkling water is optional and can be adjusted to taste to lighten the cocktail’s sweetness.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs for enhanced aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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