Limoncello Spritz Mocktail (Printable)

A zesty limoncello spritz featuring sparkling water, lemon, and fresh mint for a bright, refreshing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus Base

01 - 4 tablespoons non-alcoholic limoncello syrup or lemon cordial
02 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sparkling & Sweet

03 - 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
04 - 4 tablespoons tonic water or lemonade, chilled (optional)

→ Garnish

05 - Lemon slices or twists
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Fill two large wine or spritz glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour 2 tablespoons non-alcoholic limoncello syrup and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice into each glass.
03 - Add 2 tablespoons tonic water or lemonade to each glass if desired for enhanced sweetness.
04 - Fill each glass with ½ cup chilled sparkling water.
05 - Stir gently to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
06 - Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes, which means you can actually enjoy time with guests instead of getting stuck behind the bar.
  • The flavor hits that perfect balance between refreshing and substantial, so it doesn't taste like you're drinking flavored water.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about serving something elegant that happens to be completely alcohol-free.
02 -
  • Don't add the sparkling water until the very last moment—those bubbles are what make the drink feel special, and they fade quickly.
  • The ratio of syrup to fresh juice matters more than you'd think; too much syrup and you lose the brightness, too much juice and it becomes sharp.
03 -
  • Squeeze your lemons an hour or two before making the drink so the juice is fresh but you're not rushing at service time.
  • If you want something less sweet, skip the tonic entirely and add an extra splash of fresh lemon juice instead—the complexity deepens.
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