RestaurantsBalboa CafeLemon & Berry Spritz Recipe

Lemon & Berry Spritz Recipe

Inspired by Balboa Cafe
Time6m
Serves1

limoncello, lemon juice berry liqueur, prosecco albariño, the fableist, central coast, california 2025

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Method

Cocktail Base

1

Measure and combine

Pour 1.5 oz limoncello, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz berry liqueur into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker.

2

Shake with ice

Add ice to the shaker (enough to fill). Shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold — this chills and slightly dilutes the base for balance.

Sparkling Wine

3

Strain and build

Double-strain the chilled mixture into a wine or large stemmed glass filled with 3–4 large ice cubes to keep the spritz cold without over-diluting.

4

Top with bubbles

Gently pour 3 oz chilled Prosecco or Albariño down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a layered effervescence.

Finish & Garnish

5

Adjust effervescence (optional)

If you prefer a lighter spritz, add 0.5 oz chilled club soda or sparkling water and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine. Do not over-stir to maintain bubbles.

6

Garnish

Float a lemon wheel on top and drop 2–3 fresh berries into the glass for aroma, visual appeal, and a little fruit accent. If desired, skewer a lemon wheel and one berry on a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim.

7

Serve immediately while chilled and effervescent.