This raspberry limoncello spritz is a refreshing summer cocktail made with fresh raspberries, limoncello, prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. It’s easy to make, not too sweet, and the perfect drink to kick back with on a hot summer day!
If you love limoncello be sure to try out my limoncello spritz!
Why You’ll Love a Raspberry Limoncello Spritz
Easy to make – You only need 4 ingredients to make this fruity cocktail and you’ll be sipping it in 5 minutes!
Lemon and raspberry – Lemon and raspberries pair together so well! My lemon glazed raspberry muffins are proof of that. The tart citrusy lemon and the sweet raspberries are a perfect balance of flavors.
Summer cocktail – I don’t know about you, but on a hot day a light and refreshing cocktail hits the spot! A spritz is a great cocktail because is bubbly, lightly sweetened, and goes down easy.
What is Limoncello?
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur. It’s usually served cold as an after dinner divestivo (a drink to help you digest your food). However, it’s excellent added into mixed cocktails to give them a sweet, vibrant lemon flavor.
Ingredient Notes
Limoncello – Sweet and intensely lemony. You can find it in the liquor store with the other liqueurs.
Raspberries – Make sure the raspberries you use are sweet and ripe for the best flavor.
Prosecco – Keeping with the Italian theme, I chose to use prosecco. You can replace it with champagne or cava if you prefer.
Sparkling water – Top off the cocktail with a splash of sparkling water to add extra effervesance. Any unflavored sparkling water can be used.
Tips for Making Raspberry Limoncello Spritz
- The cocktail will only be as good as the ingredients you use. Since there’s only a few ingredients in this cocktail be sure to use the best you can find/afford.
- Chill the prosecco, limoncello, and sparkling water before making the spritz so it’s ice cold.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain raspberry juice from the muddled raspberries and don’t press down on them. It will make the drink cloudy and potentially have seeds/pulp in it.
- Coupe glasses are my choice to serve a spritz in, but you could also use a champagne flute.
Substitutions and Variations
- Replace prosecco with champagne or sparkling rosé.
- If you don’t have a strainer or don’t mind the seeds you can add the muddled raspberries directly into the cocktail.
- If raspberries aren’t available replace them with strawberries or blackberries.
More Summer Cocktails
Fruity, cold, cocktails with bubbles were made for summer! They’re so refreshing and perfect for sipping poolside or out on the patio. Below are a few of my favorites.
Did you make this raspberry limoncello spritz? I’d love if you’d leave a recipe rating and review below.
Add the raspberries to a jar or glass and use a muddler to mash them until they release their juices.
Add a few ice cubes to a cocktail glass (I like to use a coupe glass) then strain the raspberry juice into it. Don’t press the raspberries down into the strainer while straining them or the cocktail will be cloudy.
Pour the limoncello in with the raspberry juice and then slowly pour in the prosecco. Top the cocktail off with a splash of sparkling water and garnish with a few fresh raspberries and a thin slice of lemon. Serve immediately.
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 19gPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
