Limoncello Basil Fizz
A refreshing and herbaceous sparkling cocktail combining bright lemon, sweet limoncello, and fresh basil for a lively fizz. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz limoncello
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 3 oz club soda
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle 5 fresh basil leaves with 0.5 oz simple syrup to release the herb’s aroma.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz limoncello and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a small sprig of basil and a thin wheel of lemon perched on the glass rim.
