San Pellegrino Recipe

Chill and prepare

Chill the San Pellegrino Limonata bottle thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so the drink is cold. While it chills, prepare fresh lemon juice by squeezing one small lemon and measure 15 ml (about 1 tablespoon). If using honey, mix equal parts honey and warm water to make a honey syrup; otherwise use simple syrup.

Assemble glass

Select a 12–14 oz (350–400 mL) highball or Collins glass. Add 6 ice cubes to the glass so it is about three-quarters full. This keeps the pour cold and prevents over-foaming.

Add citrus and syrup

Pour 15 ml fresh lemon juice over the ice, then add 10 ml simple syrup (or honey syrup). These small additions brighten the bottled soda and adjust sweetness to taste. If you prefer less sweet, reduce syrup to 5 ml.

Top with soda

Open the chilled 330 mL San Pellegrino Limonata bottle carefully. Slowly pour the soda into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side to reduce foam, filling until the glass is nearly full (about 300–320 ml depending on ice). Leave a small gap at the top to avoid spillover.

Stir gently

Use a bar spoon or long spoon to gently stir once or twice to incorporate the lemon juice and syrup with the soda without losing too much carbonation.

Garnish and serve

Float a lemon wheel or twist on top of the drink and add an optional mint sprig for aroma. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy cold.