Limoncello Basil Spritz

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

A refreshing bubble limoncello spritz flavored with basil and some lemon sparkling water.

Ingredients

1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
4 fresh basil leaves
1 fluid ounce lemonade
2 fluid ounces limoncello liqueur
1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
2 fluid ounces Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
1 splash lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
lemon slices or lemon twist for garnish

Directions

1 Muddle lemon, fresh basil, and lemonade in a cocktail shaker.
2 Add limoncello and ice. Cover and shake well.
3 Strain basil-limoncello mixture into 2 champagne glasses. Top with Prosecco. Once the bubbles settle, add a splash of lemon sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slice or zest.