Limoncello Spritz Sparkling Water (Print)

Zesty limoncello spritz with sparkling water and lemon, perfect for light, refreshing summer enjoyment.

# Ingredients:

→ Citrus Base

01 - 4 tablespoons non-alcoholic limoncello syrup or lemon cordial
02 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sparkling & Sweet

03 - 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
04 - 4 tablespoons tonic water or lemonade, chilled (optional)

→ Garnish

05 - Lemon slices or twists
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Fill two large wine or spritz glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour 2 tablespoons non-alcoholic limoncello syrup and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into each glass.
03 - Add 2 tablespoons tonic water or lemonade to each glass if desired for enhanced sweetness.
04 - Fill each glass with ½ cup chilled sparkling water.
05 - Stir gently to blend all ingredients.
06 - Top with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely sophisticated without requiring you to remember any fancy Italian—just grab what's in your fridge and you're done in five minutes.
  • The tartness from fresh lemon keeps it from feeling cloying, so you can actually drink two without sugar overload.
02 -
  • The difference between a limp spritz and a brilliant one often comes down to temperature—everything should be chilled before it touches the glass, otherwise you're fighting a losing battle against melting ice.
  • Fresh lemon juice is non-negotiable here; bottled lemon juice tastes thin and plasticky in a drink where citrus is literally the main character.
03 -
  • Chill everything—your glasses, your sparkling water, even your limoncello syrup—because this drink's magic lives entirely in its temperature and crispness.
  • If you're making these for a group, prep all your ice-filled glasses ahead of time, then add the syrup and juice in batches so you're not trapped behind a bar while everyone else is having fun.
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