Description
Refreshing lavender limoncello spritz whispers Mediterranean charm with zesty lemon and fragrant herbal notes. Elegant cocktail promises summer relaxation and sensory delight you’ll savor until the last sparkling sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) limoncello
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) gin or vodka (optional)
Citrus and Flavor Ingredients:
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) lavender syrup
Dilution and Garnish Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (89 milliliters) sparkling water or prosecco
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lavender sprigs or lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Select a spacious wine or highball glass and create a frosty base by filling it completely with crisp ice cubes.
- Utilize a cocktail shaker and carefully blend limoncello, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic lavender syrup. For enhanced complexity, incorporate gin or vodka to elevate the spirit’s profile.
- Vigorously agitate the liquid mixture until thoroughly chilled, ensuring ingredients are harmoniously integrated.
- Delicately strain the shaken concoction over the prepared ice-laden glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly.
- Enhance the beverage’s effervescence by crowning the cocktail with sparkling water or prosecco, adjusting the volume to personal preference. Gently swirl to marry the flavors.
- Embellish the drink with delicate lavender sprigs or a vibrant lemon slice, transforming the presentation into a visual and aromatic masterpiece.
- Savor this elegant libation during sun-drenched afternoons or sophisticated social gatherings, allowing the refreshing notes to tantalize your palate.
Notes
- Infuse lavender syrup at home by simmering dried lavender buds in simple syrup for deeper, more authentic flavor that elevates the entire cocktail experience.
- Adjust sweetness levels by experimenting with homemade lavender syrup ratios, using less sugar for a lighter, more refreshing drink or more for a dessert-like cocktail.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing limoncello and optional gin/vodka with additional lemon juice and sparkling water, maintaining the delightful herbal essence.
- Prep lavender ice cubes in advance by freezing lavender sprigs inside ice cubes to add an extra aromatic touch and slow-release flavor as they melt in the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg