Refreshing Limoncello Spritz – the perfect summer aperitif

Erfrischender Limoncello Spritz – perfekter Sommer Aperitif

Limoncello Spritz – The Italian Summer Cocktail

Fresh, fizzy, and sunny: The Limoncello Spritz is the perfect aperitif for warm days. With ice-cold Spumante, Limoncello, and a hint of lemon, it brings true "Dolce Vita" feeling to your glass.

Ingredients for 1 glass

  • 6 cl Limoncello
  • 10 cl Spumante (Prosecco - dry or extra dry, well chilled)
  • 4 cl soda / sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 slice of lemon
  • optional: fresh mint

Preparation

1. Prepare the glass

Fill a large wine glass with plenty of ice cubes to keep the cocktail nicely chilled.

2. Pour in the Limoncello

Pour the Limoncello over the ice so that the lemon note is optimally distributed.

3. Add Spumante & Soda

Then slowly pour the well-chilled Spumante into the glass and top up with a splash of soda.

4. Garnish & serve

Garnish with a slice of lemon and optionally fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy ice-cold.

Tip for the perfect Limoncello Spritz

Be sure to use well-chilled Spumante (Prosecco) and high-quality Limoncello – that's what makes the difference between a good and a perfect Spritz. Dry Spumante is particularly popular, as it balances the sweetness of the Limoncello.

Perfect with

  • Antipasti evenings
  • Mediterranean dishes
  • Summer BBQ nights
  • Aperitivo with friends
  • Holiday feeling at home