Basil Limoncello Spritz

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Celebrate the long weekend with the perfect cocktail!

Looking for the perfect summer cocktail to toast the long weekend? Our Basil Limoncello Spritz is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect drink for the long weekend.

Sweet and citrusy limoncello pairs beautifully with fragrant basil, while a splash of bubbly Prosecco adds just the right sparkle. This Italian-inspired spritz is easy to make, stunning to serve, and guaranteed to become your new go-to warm weather drink.

Whether you’re setting out snacks for friends, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this cocktail is sunshine in a glass and the perfect way to savor the last days of summer.

Basil Limoncello Spritz

Ingredients

¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves
4 oz limoncello
4 oz vodka
1 cup Prosecco or Club Soda
ice

Garnish

6 small basil leaves (3 per glass)
2 lemon slices, thin

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, add the ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves and gently muddle them to release the basil essence.
Add enough ice to fill the shaker or cocktail mixing glass halfway.
Pour the limoncello and vodka into the shaker or mixing glass and shake or stir well.
Strain the chilled mixture into a coupe glass or a similar glass, filling it halfway.
Top with prosecco or club soda.
Garnish glasses with 3 small basil leaves and a thin slice of lemon.
Serve immediately.