Spiced Sicilian Lemonade Spritz

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A vibrant spritz blending Sicilian lemon, a touch of spice, and sparkling wine for a lively Italian-inspired aperitivo. This Italian recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together Sicilian lemon juice, orange liqueur, 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 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 oz Sicilian lemon juice
0.5 oz orange liqueur
0.5 oz simple syrup
3 oz sparkling wine
1 cinnamon stick
as needed crushed ice
1 lemon wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a large wine glass halfway with crushed ice.
Step 2: Pour 1 oz Sicilian lemon juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup over the ice.
Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to mix and chill.
Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling wine slowly to preserve bubbles.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 cinnamon stick placed vertically in the glass and a thin lemon wheel rested on the rim.