Limoncello Spritz Recipe (Big Batch!)

This Limoncello Spritz Recipe is the perfect summer cocktail! A delightful combination of limoncello, prosecco, soda water, this drink transports you straight to a sunny, blue sky day on the Italian coast. Be sure to make a big batch – this spritz is going to go fast!

a pitcher of limoncello spritz with lemon slices around it on the counter

Why You’ll Love This Limoncello Spritz Recipe

Nothing says summer joy quite like the bright and refreshing taste of lemon! This limoncello spritz is the perfect cocktail for sipping on during both a sunny daytime party or a steamy summer night. The zesty citrus flavors will make you feel refreshed, while the prosecco and soda water keep things light and bright!

Limoncello is served in Italy as an aperitivo or digestif, meaning it’s served before or after a meal as a slowly sipped drink that aids in digestion. I love enjoying this limon liqueur the traditional way, but it’s so delicious that I knew it deserved to be a spritz. This drink is like the sweet and citrusy sister of the ever-famous Aperol spritz.

And don’t worry, this recipe makes a big batch! I know it’s going to become everyone’s favorite drink and I wanted to get ahead of the game. Enjoy!

For more supersized drinks, check out this collection of Big Batch Recipes!

Ingredients

vodka, limoncello, prosecco, soda water, lemons, mint leaves

What do you need to make a limoncello spritz? Well, start with your favorite limoncello because that’s the star of the show, and then add your basic spritz ingredients like prosecco and club soda. It doesn’t take much, but this spritz recipe is full of flavor and joy in every sip!

Meyer lemon juice
Limoncello
Vodka
Prosecco
Soda water
Garnish: Mint leaves & Lemon slices

How to Make a Big Batch of Limoncello Spritz

Step 1: Mix & Chill

Add the lemon juice, limoncello, and vodka to a large pitcher. Stir together, cover, and chill if you’re not serving right away.

Note: If serving your spritz immediately, add a few scoops of ice and top it off with 2 bottles of prosecco.

Step 2: Garnish

When you’re ready to serve, stir the drink together and garnish it with lemon slices and mint leaves.

add prosecco, garnish, and top with soda water

FAQs

What type of alcohol is limoncello?

Limoncello is typically made with a neutral alcohol like vodka. That’s why I chose to add vodka to this spritz – it pairs well with a classic limoncello.

What’s the difference between a limoncello spritz and Aperol spritz?

It’s all in the base ingredient/flavor! They’re both fizzy and refreshing, but this limoncello recipe is sweet/citrusy and made with, well…limoncello, while its aperol sister is more bitter and made with – you guessed it – aperol! They’re practically the same exact cocktail, you just swap those two ingredients. Check out my DIY Aperol Spritz Bar so you can make a limoncello bar this summer.

Elizabeth pouring the limoncello spritz from the pitcher into one of two coupe glasses garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves

Serving Suggestions

This cocktail makes me close my eyes with bliss and all I see is a hot Italian evening! Here are some recipes that’ll help transport you and your drink right to Amalfi.

Apps: Start with martini marintated blue cheese olives and prosciutto melon skewers for light and flavorful appetizers.
You can also serve this caprese focaccia bread as an appetizer or a side to your main dish!
This peach burrata salad is creamy, fruity, and oh-so-delicious.
Main Dish: Serve something like this Italian pesto pasta salad or creamy lemon pasta for your main dish. We can’t have an Italian-themed party without pasta.
And finally, dessert. Serve this lemon blueberry layer cake for a real showstopper!
Be sure to browse my 8 favorite lemon recipes if you’re interested in more citrus-based treats.

an overhead photo of the pitcher of limoncello spritz with mint leaves and lemons

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