Transport customers from your restaurant patio to the Amalfi Coast with our limoncello spritz recipe. Limoncello is a vibrant Italian liqueur celebrated for its strong lemon essence and velvety, mildly sweet aftertaste. We married this Southern Italian liqueur with the Northern Italian Aperol spritz cocktail concept to create a refreshing, sweet, and zingy summer drink. Saluti!
What Special Equipment Do I Need?
Making a limoncello spritz requires basic bar supplies you likely already have on hand. If you're just starting your bar, acquire the following equipment to make the limoncello spritz.
- Large Wine Glass: This cocktail includes ice, so you will need a large wine glass to accommodate all the ingredients + the ice.
- Jigger: Use a jigger to measure the alcohol for an accurate pour.
- Cocktail Stirrer: Whisk the limoncello spritz ingredients together with a cocktail stirrer.
Limoncello Spritz Recipe
This limoncello spritz recipe has an upscale taste and a low-maintenance production process. We added complexity to this effervescent beverage by using an elderflower tonic water. Consider offering this recipe as a fun addition to the timeless Mother's Day mimosa specials.
Yield: 1 cocktail
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lemon wheel
- Cubed ice
- 4 ounces chilled prosecco
- 2 ounces elderflower tonic water, chilled
- 2 ounces limoncello
- Optional: If you like a sweeter drink, add 1/2 ounce of elderflower syrup.
- Optional: To enhance the presentation, garnish with lotus root in butterfly pea and elderflower syrup.
Directions
- Place lemon wheel in large wine glass.
- Fill glass halfway with ice.
- Use jigger and add prosecco, elderflower tonic water, and limoncello. If using elderflower syrup, include that now.
- With cocktail stirrer, stir to combine.
- Garnish with lotus root in butterfly pea and elderflower syrup and serve.
With its refreshing and floral flavors, our elderflower limoncello spritz is the perfect choice to elevate your summer cocktail game. By combining elderflower tonic water, limoncello, and sparkling wine, you can create a drink that is both elegant and easy to make. So, next time you're catering alcohol at a summer event, impress your guests with this delightful and sophisticated taste of Southern Italy.