Limoncello Spritz

Cold, sweet, refreshing--what more could you want in a lovely adult beverage? Its bright, lemon flavor is perfect for brunch, or an afternoon on the patio!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can club soda, or as needed
• 1 lemon slice
• fresh mint leaves for garnish
• 1 ⅓ cups Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
• 1 cup limoncello liqueur
• ¼ cup coarse sugar, or as needed
• 4 lemon slices, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill Prosecco, limoncello, and soda water. Place glasses in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using.

Step 2

Pour sugar onto a small plate or saucer and spread out. Run lemon slice around the edge of each glass. Turn a glass upside down and place into the sugar, coating just the rim of each glass.

Step 3

Fill each glass about 1/2 full with ice.

Step 4

Pour 1/4 cup limoncello over the ice in each glass, and top with 1/3 cup Prosecco. Add chilled soda water to taste and gently stir.

Step 5

Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve ice cold.