Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 3 min | Total Time: 3 min
Intro:
This Italian Lemon Spritz is light, bubbly, citrusy, and incredibly refreshing. Made with chilled prosecco, limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and club soda, this easy summer cocktail delivers bright Italian-inspired flavor in just minutes. Perfect for patios, brunches, dinner parties, and warm evenings. Be sure to check out DMK Summer Cocktails Vol. 1 for 31 refreshing summer cocktails!
Why This Works:
- Limoncello delivers smooth, sweet lemon flavor without harsh acidity.
- Prosecco keeps the cocktail crisp, bubbly, and refreshing.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the drink and balances sweetness naturally.
- Club soda lightens the cocktail for a cleaner, more refreshing finish.
- Large ice cubes help preserve carbonation longer while slowing dilution.
- Fresh basil garnish adds aroma and subtle herbal complexity that elevates the drink.
- The balance of citrus, bubbles, and sweetness makes this cocktail extremely easy to sip on warm days.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz chilled prosecco
- 2 oz limoncello
- 1 oz club soda
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice (large cubes preferred)
Optional Additions
- Fresh basil leaves
- Splash of elderflower liqueur
- Sugared rim
- Extra limoncello
- Lemon bitters
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wine glass
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Prep:
- Chill the prosecco and wine glass beforehand if possible.
- Slice fresh lemon garnish.
- Fill the wine glass almost completely with large ice cubes.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Instructions:
- Pour prosecco into the prepared wine glass.
- Add limoncello and fresh lemon juice.
- Top lightly with club soda.
- Stir gently once — don’t overmix or you’ll lose carbonation.
- Garnish with lemon wheel, basil sprig, and lemon twist.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Notes:
- Fresh lemon juice keeps the drink balanced and prevents it from tasting overly sweet.
- Limoncello brands vary in sweetness — adjust club soda if needed.
- Don’t over-stir after adding prosecco.
- Large ice cubes help preserve carbonation longer.
- Basil adds an upscale aromatic finish that pairs beautifully with lemon.
Goes Great With:
- Bruschetta
- Shrimp scampi
- Charcuterie boards
- Lemon pasta
- Grilled chicken skewers
- Caprese salad
- Seafood appetizers
Italian Lemon Spritz
The Italian Lemon Spritz is a refreshing, elegant summer cocktail packed with bright citrus flavor and sparkling prosecco. Easy to make and perfect for entertaining, this Italian-inspired drink is crisp, light, and incredibly drinkable.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Chill the prosecco and wine glass beforehand if possible.
- Slice fresh lemon garnish.
- Fill the wine glass almost completely with large ice cubes.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Instructions
- Pour prosecco into the prepared wine glass.
- Add limoncello and fresh lemon juice.
- Top lightly with club soda.
- Stir gently once — don’t overmix or you’ll lose carbonation.
- Garnish with lemon wheel, basil sprig, and lemon twist.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Notes
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Fresh lemon juice keeps the drink balanced and prevents it from tasting overly sweet.
-
Limoncello brands vary in sweetness — adjust club soda if needed.
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Don’t over-stir after adding prosecco.
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Large ice cubes help preserve carbonation longer.
-
Basil adds an upscale aromatic finish that pairs beautifully with lemon.