Description
This refreshing, non-alcoholic limoncello mocktail delivers bright, tangy lemon flavor with a delightful fizz, perfect for any summer day. It’s quick to assemble and highly customizable for a truly personalized beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice (approx. 1 large lemon)
- 1.5 – 2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4–6 oz chilled sparkling water (or club soda/seltzer)
- Ice
- Garnish: Lemon slices, lemon zest, or fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: If needed, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until dissolved, then cool completely.
- Mix Base: In a glass or pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir well and taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Assemble Mocktail: Fill a serving glass generously with ice. Pour the lemon-syrup base over the ice, filling about 1/4 to 1/3 of the glass.
- Top and Garnish: Top off the glass with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently, then garnish immediately with a lemon slice, zest, or mint sprig. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins (if making simple syrup)