Perfect Lemon Spritz Recipe with Limoncello

This lemon spritz cocktail is the perfect summer refreshment! It has five simple ingredients and takes less than five minutes to make. The drink has a bright and zesty lemon flavor with just the right sweetness from the limoncello and simple syrup.

Looking for more lemon cocktails? Check out lemon drop shots and Bee’s Knees!

This is a great cocktail to add to a spritz bar, too! I created it to pair with my lemon-themed gathering, and everyone loved it!

Lemon juice adds a bit of acidity, while the Prosecco contributes a light and bubbly effervescence. Finally, soda water or ginger beer gives it an extra refreshing finish. 

Now, I pretend to sit in the Amalfi Coast white as I sip this limoncello spritz cocktail. It’s a glass of sunshine, and I love making this beautiful drink for summer gatherings.

Why You’ll Love This Drink

1. It’s light and refreshing and perfect for summertime sipping. 

2. Its lemon flavor adds a zesty, and this drink has a perfect balance.

3. It’s simple and quick to make, with only a few ingredients needed.

How to Make a Lemon Spritz 

We’ll cover everything you need to know to make this cocktail. If you prefer to head to the recipe card, you’ll find the printable recipe at the bottom of this post. 

Supplies

• Cocktail Shaker
• Cocktail Jigger
• Coupe Glass

Ingredient Notes 

This recipe is made with simple ingredients found at local liquor stores and grocery stores. 

Fresh Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best.

Limoncello – Lemon liqueur adds a hint of sweetness. You can also make homemade limoncello and store it in the freezer. 

Prosecco – A sparkling white wine lends light bubbles and flavor. Any bottle of Prosecco or white sparkling wine will work for this recipe. 

Simple Syrup – To sweeten the lemon spritz without adding too much sugar.

Club Soda or Ginger Beer – You can use soda water for a less sweet cocktail. You could also use tonic water if you prefer that.

Tip – If you prefer the flavor of ginger and a little more sweetness, add ginger beer. Both are delicious! You can also use flavored sparkling water such as lemon or elderflower. 

Cocktail Garnishes 

We garnished this drink with a dehydrated lemon slice. You can make these by following our guide for dehydrated orange slices.

• Herbs – Thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, or a little oregano all look beautiful in a spritz. 

• Lemon Wheel or Lemon Peel – Fresh lemon slices look pretty inside the cup. 

• Lemon Zest – Fresh zest over the top is always beautiful.

Make a Pitcher of Cocktails

If you want to make lemon spritz for a large gathering, it’s easy to make into a pitcher drink.

Multiply the ingredients by your needed servings and add them to a pitcher. Stir, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy.

Serving Recommendations

This lemon spritz cocktail is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. It’s also great for brunch or gatherings with friends, as it’s a crowd-pleaser. 

• Pool Summer Party 
• Dining Alfresco 
• Happy Hour
• Garden Party

This lemon spritz pairs excellent with light appetizers like our cheese or fruit platter. We also love to serve it with these party appetizers as well:

• Ham and Cheese Sliders 
• Caviar Platter
• Whipped Ricotta Dip

If you want something sweet to serve this with, try our Lemon Cupcakes or Lemon Shortbread Cookies.​

More Spritz Cocktails You’ll Love 

If you love this refreshing cocktail, try these!

• Aperol Spritz – An Italian cocktail. 
• Matcha Spritz – A non-alcoholic spritz recipe.
• Easy Gin Spritz – Use any flavor of jam.
• Rosé Spritz Recipe – Made with sparkling rosé.
• White Wine Spritz – Easy and refreshing wine cocktail.

Check out all of my lemon recipes and my favorite lemon mocktial that uses the entire lemon!