Limoncello Spritz
An Italian sparkling highball of limoncello, Prosecco, and soda.
Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Spritz
Glassware
Wine glass
Technique
Build
The Limoncello Spritz applies the spritz template to lemon liqueur: limoncello for sweetness and citrus oil, Prosecco for sparkle, and soda for length. It is brighter and sweeter than a bitter Aperol spritz, with a clear summer profile. Served over ice in a wine glass, it is casual, photogenic, and easy to batch for gatherings. Fresh lemon garnish reinforces the aroma.
Did you know?
“Limoncello spritzes spread with the broader spritz boom as Italian lemon liqueur moved from digestivo service into casual sparkling formats.”
Source:Modern Italian aperitivo practice
Bartender's Note
Because limoncello is sweet, keep the soda proportion generous. Use a dry Prosecco to avoid a candy finish.
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How to make the Limoncello Spritz
- 1Fill a wine glass with ice
- 2Add limoncello, then Prosecco, then soda
- 3Stir gently
- 4Garnish with a lemon wheel
