Limoncello Spritz Sparkling Water (Printable)

A zesty mix of limoncello syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water for vibrant refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 for sweetness)

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Fill two large wine glasses 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 - Top up each glass with ½ cup sparkling water.
05 - Stir gently to combine all components.
06 - Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent actual effort, but genuinely takes five minutes from fridge to glass.
  • The tartness keeps it interesting instead of cloying, and that sparkle makes it feel special without being complicated.
02 -
  • If your sparkling water sits flat, the whole drink falls apart, so taste it before using and open a fresh bottle if something feels off.
  • Fresh lemon juice matters in a way it doesn't in a lot of recipes, because there's nowhere to hide and the cordial alone can taste one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Buy a good microplane zester and zest a lemon right into the glass at the end for an almost floral burst of aroma that changes everything about how the drink feels.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, build the base in a large pitcher with ice and let people add their own sparkling water to control the fizz and sweetness level.
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