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Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz
About
The Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz tastes exactly like its name sounds — warm light, long evenings, and that moment when everything slows down just enough.
Limoncello brings concentrated lemon sweetness, smooth and vibrant without being sharp. It’s citrus at its most polished. Prosecco steps in to dry it out, adding fine bubbles and keeping the drink elegant rather than sugary. A splash of soda stretches the finish and keeps it refreshing, making this a cocktail you can sip without thinking twice.
Served in a tall highball over cubed ice, this spritz feels light and vertical. It’s crisp, sunlit, and easy to return to. The lemon wheel garnish keeps the profile clean and aromatic, reinforcing the citrus brightness without complicating the build.
The Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz is simple, yes - but when the ratio is right, simple feels intentional.
Shaken or Stirred? Built. Building directly in the glass preserves carbonation and keeps the texture bright.
What You'll Need
For one Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz:
- 1.5 oz limoncello
- 2.5 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Lemon wheel
Pro Tip: Use a dry Prosecco. Too much residual sugar will overpower the citrus balance.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
- Add limoncello over the ice.
- Pour in Prosecco.
- Top with soda water.
- Gently stir once to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz is best prepared using the Barsys 360 Cocktail Machine, which is ideal for building sparkling cocktails. Load limoncello for accurate measurement, then add Prosecco and soda in the glass to maintain lively carbonation.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Spritz drinks live and die by ratio. Too much limoncello turns syrupy, too little loses character. Barsys 360 Cocktail Machine ensures the base pour stays precise and balanced every time.
Sip Setting
Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz is built for late afternoons and early evenings. It’s bright, social, and perfectly suited to long conversations in warm light.
Garnish Game
A simple lemon wheel keeps the look classic and reinforces the citrus aroma. No theatrics, just clarity.
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FAQs
What is the Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz?
Golden Hour Limoncello Spritz is a sparkling cocktail made with limoncello, Prosecco, and soda water.
Is this cocktail sweet?
It’s lightly sweet but balanced by dry Prosecco and soda.
Can I skip the soda?
You can, but soda lightens the texture and keeps the drink refreshing.
Can I use sparkling water instead of soda?
Yes, plain sparkling water works perfectly.
Is this similar to an Aperol Spritz?
It shares the same structure but delivers a cleaner, brighter lemon-forward profile.