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Aperitif/Liqueur · Spritz · Citrusy

Limoncello Spritz Recipe

Tart, citrus-bright, and underrated next to its more famous orange cousin.

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Large wine glass
Strength
Light

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Last updated September 14, 2026

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About the Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello comes from southern Italy's Amalfi Coast, a regional household digestivo with no single documented inventor. The spritz format follows the same Italian aperitivo template as Aperol and Campari spritzes.

Limoncello Spritz cocktail served in a Large wine glass
Ingredients for a Limoncello Spritz: Prosecco, Limoncello, Soda water laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Prosecco2 oz
  • Limoncello1 ½ oz
  • Soda water1 oz

Method

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Measure and pour the limoncello into the glass.
  3. Top with Prosecco, then soda water.
  4. Stir once to combine.
  5. Cut a lemon wheel.
  6. Garnish with the lemon wheel.
Stirring the Limoncello Spritz into a chilled large wine glass
Close-up of the garnish on a Limoncello Spritz, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Large wine glass, full of ice.

Notes

Use well-chilled limoncello, straight from the freezer. Pairs well with lemon or almond desserts, or as a brunch pour.

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