Limoncello Spritz: The Perfect Summer Cocktail

If you’re looking for the perfect summer drink to sip on a hot summer day, this easy Limoncello Spritz recipe is the perfect drink.

This popular Italian cocktailLight is bubbly, citrusy, and incredibly refreshing! It brings all the bright lemon flavour of the Amalfi Coast straight to your wine glass.

Made with simple ingredients like limoncello liqueur, prosecco, and soda water, this limoncello prosecco cocktail feels elegant enough for cocktail hour but easy enough to make in just minutes.

I absolutely love hosting a summer party, serving small bites in the garden, or winding down after a long day and these limoncello spritzes are one of the easiest cocktails for any summer occasions.

Why You’ll Love This Limoncello Spritz Recipe

• Made with simple ingredients
• The perfect summer cocktail for warm evenings
• Bright, fresh citrus flavor
• Easy cocktail for entertaining
• Feels fancy without needing fancy ingredients
• Easy to make as a big batch or pitcher of limoncello spritz

Ingredients

• Ice cubes to fill the glass
• 50 ml limoncello
• 150 ml of prosecco
• 100 ml soda water
• Thin lemon slices
• Fresh mint leaves or a mint sprig

How to Make a Limoncello Spritz

1. Fill a large wine glass or cocktail glass with ice cubes.
2. Rub the rim of the glass with lemon.
3. Pour in the limoncello liqueur.
4. Add the prosecco gently to keep the bubbles fresh.
5. Top with sparkling water or club soda.
6. Garnish with thin lemon slices and a mint sprig.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

You can also make it sweeter by adding more ounces of limoncello if you prefer slightly sweeter cocktails.

How to Make a Pitcher of Limoncello Spritz

Hosting a summer party or cocktail hour? Make a big batch instead.

For a pitcher of limoncello spritz, combine:

• 1 bottle of prosecco
• 1 cup limoncello
• 1 cup sparkling water

Add lemon slices, orange slices, and fresh mint leaves just before serving.

Why not also try our Hugo Spritz cocktail recipe too!