Sparkling Limoncello

June 22 is National Limoncello Day! To mark this special occasion, I’ve created a wonderfully refreshing sparkling limoncello for you. It's light, crisp, and the perfect way to end a hot summer day.

Planning to host a small limoncello gathering? This sparkling limoncello will be a hit! Pair it with homemade lemon cookies or a decadent coconut pound cake, and your guests will be delighted.

Not a fan of fizzy drinks? Try other cocktails with Limoncello like the Limoncello Martini, with or without elderflower syrup, as a fantastic alternative.

Let's dive in and celebrate!

🥘 Ingredients

• Granulated sugar - to add a bit of sweetness. 
• Limoncello -  For the best flavor, opt for authentic Italian limoncello. Try brands like Villa Massa or Pallini.
• Prosecco - Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine from the village of Prosecco, bearing the "controlled indication of origin" (D.O.C.) certification. This designation ensures that only white sparkling wines from specific regions in Italy can be named Prosecco, preserving the wine's quality and heritage.
• You can add a sugar rim to the champagne glasses if desired. However, I chose not to do this because the drink's slight sweetness was sufficient for my taste.

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1 (Optional):

• If you prefer a sugar rim, moisten the rim of the chilled champagne glass and dip it in sugar.

Step 2:

• Pour 1 teaspoon of sugar into the chilled champagne glass.

Step 3:

• Add 1 ounce of limoncello to the glass.

Step 4:

• Stir the mixture with a long-handled spoon or bar spoon until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5:

• Top up the glass with Prosecco.

Step 6:

• Serve your delicious sparkling Limoncello immediately, and enjoy!

🍽 Equipment

• Measuring tools / Jigger
• Bar spoon / long-stemmed spoon
• Champagne glasses

🙋🏻 FAQ

💛 Other Recipes for You to Try

• Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini
• Watermelon Martini
• Lavender Lemon Muffins
• No-bake Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
• Martinez
• Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Sugar Cookies
• Martini Roundup for National Martini Day
• Limoncello Martini with Lemon Juice (coming soon)
• Sgroppino (coming soon)
• Limoncello Vodka Martini {without lemon juice}

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📖 Recipe

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.