A sparkling limoncello cocktail that’s ideal for warm sunny days. Bright, juicy and incredibly refreshing, it uses just three simple ingredients and is finished with mint sprigs and fresh lemon slices.
Perfect for summer sipping—or anytime you want a light, effervescent drink.
Though spring has just arrived, sunny skies and warmer days make me look forward to summer cocktails. This sparkling limoncello cocktail is one I love year-round: juicy, refreshing and simply delicious.
The recipe calls for limoncello, tart sparkling lemon soda and prosecco. For the lemon soda, choose a tart, lemony sparkling soda—Sanpellegrino Sparkling Lemon Soda works beautifully if you can find it; otherwise pick a similar, very lemon-forward option.
How To Make Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail – Step By Step
Measure 1 shot of limoncello and pour it into your serving glass. Add 2 shots of sparkling lemon soda and top up with prosecco.
Drop in 1–2 ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices.
That’s it—just three ingredients for a delicious, easy cocktail to enjoy with small bites. Below are a few appetizer ideas that pair well.
Appetizers To Go With Cocktails
- Roasted fennel, salami and ricotta crostini
- Fried sausage-stuffed olives
- Pan-fried gnocchi served with dips
- Crostini three ways – perfect party food
- Cecina Toscana – Tuscan chickpea flatbread
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Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail
By Emily
2 mins
2 mins
1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 shot (1.3 fl oz / 40 ml) Limoncello
- 2 shots (2.7 fl oz / 80 ml) sparkling lemon soda (tart and lemony; Sanpellegrino recommended)
- 3.3 fl oz (100 ml) Prosecco
- 1–2 ice cubes
- 1 sprig mint for garnish (optional)
- 1–2 lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 shot of limoncello to a serving glass. Top with 2 shots of sparkling lemon soda, then top up with prosecco.
- Add ice cubes and garnish with mint and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I use extra virgin olive oil in recipes unless stated otherwise.
- When using canned or jarred tomatoes I prefer Cirio or Mutti for best flavor.
- All vegetables are medium-sized unless noted.
- Recipes are tested using a fan (convection) oven unless stated otherwise.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 19 g |
Sodium: 11 mg |
Potassium: 85 mg |
Sugar: 19 g |
Iron: 0.4 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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