Sicilian Lemon Spritz Recipe
Make Sicilian Lemon Spritz Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass and ingredients
Chill a large wine glass or goblet in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice while assembling other ingredients. Have freshly squeezed Sicilian lemon juice, chilled sparkling wine, chilled club soda, Aperol (or chosen aperitif), simple syrup, and limoncello (if using) ready.
Build the cocktail
Remove the glass from the freezer or discard the ice used to chill and refill the glass halfway with fresh ice (about 1 cup). Pour in 0.75 oz freshly squeezed Sicilian lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 oz limoncello (if using). Add 1 oz Aperol.
Top with wine and soda
Slowly pour 2 oz chilled sparkling white wine (Prosecco) into the glass to preserve bubbles. Add 1 oz chilled club soda on top for extra effervescence. Stir gently once with a bar spoon (3–4 slow turns) to combine without flattening the bubbles.
Garnish and finish
Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink by holding a lemon twist approximately 2–3 inches above the glass and giving it a quick twist, then wipe the rim with the peel and drop it into the drink or attach a lemon wheel to the glass. If using, slap the mint sprig between your palms to release aroma and place it in the glass as garnish. Serve immediately while effervescent.
Variations & serving notes
For a drier Spritz, reduce simple syrup to 0.25 oz or omit limoncello. For more pronounced lemon flavor, increase Sicilian lemon juice to 1 oz and reduce club soda to 0.5 oz to keep total volume balanced. Adjust sweetness to taste. Estimated alcohol by volume depends on choice of sparkling wine and aperitif.