Description
Lavender Limoncello Spritz is the perfect spring cocktail, combining zesty lemon and fragrant lavender for a refreshing and delightful drink. This vibrant concoction is ideal for garden parties, brunches, or relaxing afternoons with friends. With its floral sweetness and effervescent fizz, this cocktail captures the essence of sunny days and is sure to impress your guests while bringing joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup limoncello
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 cup lavender infusion (made from 2 tablespoons culinary lavender and 1 cup water)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Lavender Infusion: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons culinary lavender to a simmer for about five minutes. Strain to remove lavender buds.
- Mix Base: In a pitcher, combine limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and lavender infusion. Stir well.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the limoncello mixture, and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish: Add a sprig of fresh lavender or a lemon wheel before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (200ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg