🍾 Tip: A 750 ml bottle of Prosecco is 25 ounces, enough for 8 drinks. If you’re making 2 drinks, a mini bottle is perfect—it holds 187 mL or about 6 ounces! This spin on the popular Aperol spritz is full of bright lemon flavor from the limoncello. As cocktail experts and certified mixologists, Alex and I like this spritz even better than the original! It’s bubbly and effervescent, with a searing citrus bite. Spritzes are trending in popularity, so it’s not a surprise that this sunny spin is a top choice when it comes to summer cocktails. Here’s what you need to make a limoncello spritz:
Limoncello: A sweet, lemon-flavored liqueur originating from southern Italy. Prosecco: A sparkling white wine from Italy’s Veneto region, known for its delicate flavor and light bubbles. You can use any type of champagne if desired. Soda water: Use club soda or unflavored sparkling water (we use our SodaStream to make it at home). Avoid tonic water, since it is flavored with quinine and lightly sweetened.
Frequently asked questions
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur made by infusing lemon peels into vodka or other neutral spirits. It’s got a searing, straightforward lemon flavor and is the second most popular liqueur in Italy after Campari. You can get it everywhere in Italy, and it’s often served as shots after a big meal. How much does limoncello cost? Limoncello has become very popular in the US, so you should be able to find it easily at your local liquor store. It costs about $20. What else can limoncello be used for? The most popular use for limoncello is drinking it as shots, but it’s equally as good in cocktails! Try it in a Limoncello Mojito with lime and rum, or a Limoncello Martini with vodka and lemon juice.
Try the famous and undeniably delicious Aperol Spritz (aka Spritz Veneziano). Go for a refreshingly floral St Germain Spritz or Hugo, an Italian elderflower spritz with Prosecco and mint. Sip the caramel-flavored Amaro Spritz. Try the bitter and bubbly Campari Spritz.
Go classic with a sugar-rimmed Lemon Drop Martini. Make a Limoncello Mojito or Limoncello Martini with this lemon liqueur. Try the famous Whiskey Sour, built on whiskey, lemon and simple syrup. Sip on the retro Gin Fizz Cocktail or easy Vodka Lemonade.
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