History & Heritage
“A 21st‑century offshoot of the Italian spritz, the Lemonade Spritz swaps bitter aperitivo for tangy lemonade and sweet limoncello, yielding a backyard-friendly cooler that still nods to its Venetian roots. Its flexible template has spawned countless home variations as drinkers seek a less bitter, more crowd‑pleasing spritz.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a large wine glass with ice
Add limoncello then lemonade
Top with Prosecco and a splash of soda
Give a gentle stir and garnish
Glassware
Built over ice in a wine or spritz glass
Garnish
Fresh slice and sprig of mint
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use chilled ingredients to preserve bubbles
Choose a dry Prosecco so the drink doesn't turn cloying
Express a lemon peel over the glass for extra aroma
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Lemonade Spritz.
3-2-1 Spritz
Classic spritz ratio of 3 Prosecco, 2 limoncello, 1 soda.
Changes
Aperol Lemonade Spritz
Adds Aperol for bittersweet depth.
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Vodka Lemonade Spritz
Lemon vodka fortifies the bubbly refresher.
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Elderflower Lemonade Spritz
St‑Germain and lemonade for floral sweetness.
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Lillet Lemonade Spritz
Lillet Blanc and gin build a herbaceous aperitif.
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Non-Alcoholic Lemonade Spritz
Use zero-proof limoncello and sparkling water for a mocktail.
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Select Spritz
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