Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello supplies a concentrated lemon accent to sparkling wine and soda. A small splash of fresh lemon and basil leaves gives this published version another citrus-and-herb dimension without turning it into a shaken sour.

Pale yellow Limoncello Spritz in an ice-filled wine glass with a lemon slice and two basil leaves.

Active preparation: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 90 ml Chilled Prosecco
  • 30 ml Limoncello
  • 30 ml Chilled soda water
  • 5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 leaf Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 piece Lemon slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Put three or four large ice cubes into a wine glass.
  2. Add chilled Prosecco, limoncello and soda water.
  3. Add the lemon juice and the two basil leaves, then stir gently.
  4. Finish with a lemon slice and serve promptly.