Limoncello Spritz Drink (Printable Version)

A zesty lemon spritz with sparkling water and fresh mint, ideal for light, refreshing moments.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mock Limoncello

01 - 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For the Spritz

06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water
07 - 1/2 cup chilled non-alcoholic sparkling wine or additional sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes as needed
09 - 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
10 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, water, and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove zest particles.
02 - Fill two large wine glasses halfway with ice cubes.
03 - Pour 3 tablespoons of the cooled mock limoncello syrup into each glass.
04 - Add 1/2 cup sparkling water and 1/4 cup non-alcoholic sparkling wine to each glass, or substitute with additional sparkling water if preferred.
05 - Stir gently to combine all components without excessive agitation.
06 - Top each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required after syrup prep
  • Non-alcoholic and inclusive for all guests at any gathering
  • Bursting with authentic lemon flavor that tastes like sunshine
  • Customizable sweetness and fizz levels to suit your preference
  • Elegant presentation that rivals any cocktail bar creation
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free for dietary flexibility
02 -
  • Make a double batch of mock limoncello syrup to keep on hand for spontaneous entertaining
  • Use organic lemons when zesting to avoid pesticide residue in your syrup
  • Gently stir rather than shake to preserve the delicate carbonation
  • Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy maximum effervescence
  • Freeze lemon slices in ice cubes for a stunning garnish that won't dilute your drink
  • Experiment with different citrus combinations like lime or grapefruit for unique variations
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