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Limoncello Spritz in a wine glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Limoncello Spritz recipe

BuiltWine glassCubed ice14% ABV220 kcal

The Limoncello Spritz is a built cocktail from Italy, made with limoncello, prosecco and soda water, served in a wine glass over ice. It is sparkling.

Strength: about 14% ABV in the glass, roughly 22 g of alcohol and about 220 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Limoncello Spritz ingredients

Limoncello60 ml (2 oz)
Prosecco90 ml (3 oz)
Soda watertop up, about 30 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Limoncello Spritz

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a lemon slice and mint.
Glass
Wine glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lemon slice and mint
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Limoncello Spritz: quick answers

How strong is a Limoncello Spritz?
About 14% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 22 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Limoncello Spritz?
About 220 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Limoncello Spritz served in?
A wine glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Limoncello Spritz have?
3 in total: limoncello, prosecco and soda water. Simple enough to make at home.

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