A sweetly tart and refreshingly citrusy cocktail, one that has limoncello, is always a delicious way to beat the summer heat. Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur with an intense lemon flavor. It is traditionally served chilled after dinner to help with digestion but also forms the base of a variety of delightful cocktails.
Here are 15 sensational limoncello cocktail recipes that will cool you down during the hot summer months.
If you are making cocktails for the first time, the classic lemon drop martini is one of the best limoncello cocktail recipes for beginners. It is easy to make and will always leave an impression. You can use any Limoncello brand available, but Caravella, Pallini, Il Tramonto, and Lazzaroni are some of the best.
Combine 2 ounces limoncello, 1-ounce vodka, 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon slice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain everything in a martini glass, garnish with a slice of lemon, and serve.
A bourbon limoncello cocktail is an incredible evening cocktail to end a long day. The bourbon complements the brightness of the limoncello and increases the depth and complexity of the cocktail.
Add 3/4 oz limoncello, 1.5 oz bourbon, herbs (mint, lavender, rosemary, or sage), and ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over ice and serve with fresh mint for the finishing touch. You can use peach preserves because the combination of lemon and peaches is amazing.
With only three ingredients and three minutes, you can whip up an easy-pour sparkling limoncello cocktail that is sure to impress your friends and families. This fizzy and fruity cocktail is perfect when the weather is sunny and lovely.
Using a shot glass, pour a shot of limoncello, two shots of lemon soda, and prosecco in the desired amount and pour it into the serving glass. Add 1-2 ice cubes and serve with lemon and mint garnish. The lemon soda should be tart, sweet and sparkling for best results.
A limoncello mojito is a fun Cuban drink with an Italian twist. It is refreshing, delicious, and perfect for sipping on a sunny spring day.Traditional mojitos require limes, but in this recipe, it is replaced with limoncello and juicy and zingy lemons.
Start with muddling the leaves, sugar, and fresh lemon in a large cocktail shaker. Add the limoncello, rum, and ice and shake until thoroughly mixed. For a virgin mojito, replace the rum and limoncello with a fizzy lemonade such as San Pellegrino Limonata.
A Moscow mule riffs on the combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, but in his limoncello variation, the recipe swaps out the lime for fresh lemon and a splash of limoncello. This results in a spicy, sweet, and strong-flavored cocktail.
Add 3 oz limoncello, 3 oz good quality vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, 4 oz ginger beer, and plenty of ice in a cocktail shaker, and shake well. Serve in a copper mug like the traditional way to keep the drink cold.
Layered with red, orange, and yellow hues to mimic the appearance of a sunrise, a limoncello sunrise is one of those visually enticing drinks that is as delicious as it is beautiful. In this variation, the limoncello replaces the tequila.
Combine 3 oz orange juice and 2 oz limoncello in a cocktail glass. Then, slowly pour grenadine (a deep red nonalcoholic bar syrup) in without stirring or disturbing it to achieve the sunrise effect. Serve as it is and do not mix the drink.
A limoncello gin Collins cocktail is a tangy and lemony spin on a classic Tom Collins cocktail, which features gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. The limoncello version adds limoncello to the mix.
The fresh, piney flavor with hints of citrus and spice of gin meld with the lemon liqueur for a bright, refreshing drink. Mix 2 oz limoncello, 1.5 oz gin, 1.5 oz lemon juice, 1 oz, and mint simple syrup in a glass with ice and top with 2 oz club soda.
A limoncello spritz is an afternoon delight and as refreshing as it gets. You do not have to be a bartender to make a stellar limoncello spritz.
Simple combine 3 oz prosecco with 2 oz limoncello and 1 oz soda water to create a fabulous drink. The Prosecco and club soda add a beautiful effervescent finish to this otherwise light and lovely spritz. Garnish your spritz with a slice of lemon and mint, and enjoy.
Who can say no to a bubbly champagne drink like a limoncello champagne cocktail? This bubbly beverage has a subtle flavor of lemon and ginger and is perfect for serving at any festive gathering.
This cocktail calls for 2 oz of limoncello, 2 oz ginger-flavored liqueur, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 cup champagne as desired, and a lemon slice for garnish. The spicy ginger liqueur and tartness of limoncello give the champagne a whirl of flavor.
A limoncello highball cocktail is easy to drink and even easier to make. It is mixed right in the glass, and no shaking is required. This drink is perfect for light drinkers as it is more watered down than other cocktails.
Combine 1.5 oz limoncello, one tablespoon overproof liquor, two dashes of orange bitters, and top with club soda in a highball glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
A lemon meringue martini is a sinfully sweet cocktail reminiscent of a classic lemon meringue pie. A sip of this cocktail feels like you are taking a bite of the delicious dessert, so if you're a fan of lemon-flavored drinks and meringue, this is a must-try cocktail.
This martini is made with limoncello, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and vanilla-flavored rum. Everything is mixed and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled with graham cracker pieces.
As the name implies, a Berry Merry Christmas cocktail is one of the most popular Christmas cocktails. This cocktail calls for Chambord, a raspberry liqueur for the berry flavor, and grenadine for a touch of sweetness.
The addition of tangy Limoncello balances the sweetness and rounds out the cocktail perfectly. Serve this cocktail martini style or on the rocks, and garnish with a sprig of mint to add some green to the drink. This cocktail is sure to impress your guests.
People who prefer richer, milkshake-style cocktails should try the creamy limoncello cocktail. It is refreshing and has a perfect balance of tangy, milky, and sweet.You can have this drink as dessert or drinks.
The best part about this cocktail is that it is easy to make. You do not need bartending skills to make this cocktail. Simply combine limoncello with milk, vanilla vodka, and sugar to create a creamy and smooth texture and serve. It is that simple.
A traditional cosmopolitan is made with vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice. But in this version, you add limoncello instead of lime juice. A good limoncello cosmopolitan is not overly saturated with alcohol and has a nice balance between tart and sweet.
Combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz limoncello, 2 oz cranberry juice and serve in the usual hour-glass. You can also sweeten the cocktail with grenadine, but this is optional. Garnish with fresh cranberries and lemon slices.
A limoncello morning Glory Fizz cocktail combines limoncello, whisky, a hint of herbs, a splash of absinthe, simple syrup, soda, and egg white. Egg white provides a smooth and creamy texture to the drink, while soda adds a touch of fizz.
Combine 0.75 oz limoncello, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 2 oz Black Bottle Scotch whisky, one egg white, and three dashes into a shaker and shake. Then add ice and shake again. For a meringue-like whip, take out the ice and shake the cocktail again for a few seconds. Top with soda, garnish with a twist of lemon, and serve.
