🍋🥂 Grandma’s Sicilian Lemon Spritz (Zingy, Fizzy, and Stupidly Refreshing)
CocktailsItalian RichardObradovic Jun 08, 2025 19
Description
This was grandma’s answer to heatwaves, stress, and guests who showed up with zero notice. A simple blend of fresh lemon juice, bubbles, and a touch of sweetness – this spritz hits sharp and soft at the same time. One sip and suddenly you’re barefoot in a Sicilian courtyard.
Ingredients
🍋 100 ml (1/2 cup) fresh lemon juice
💧 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) sparkling water
🍯 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar syrup (to taste)
🧊 Ice cubes
🌿 Optional: mint or basil leaves for garnish
🍾 Optional (adult version): 60 ml (1/4 cup) Prosecco or white wine
Preparation
1️⃣ In a shaker or jar, mix 🍋 lemon juice with 🍯 sweetener until dissolved.
2️⃣ Add 🧊 ice and shake or stir until chilled.
3️⃣ Pour into glasses.
4️⃣ Top with 💧 sparkling water (and 🍾 wine, if using).
5️⃣ Garnish with 🌿 mint or basil. Serve immediately.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 5 min
🕒 Total: 5 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 70 kcal
💧 Carbohydrates: 16 g
🍭 Sugar: 15 g
🧂 Sodium: 5 mg
Advice
Use Sicilian lemons if you can find them – sweeter, brighter, better. And always chill your glasses first. It’s like air conditioning for your drink.
Status
Zesty lemon spritz with bubbles and sunshine.
🍋 The drink that turns any moment into a Sicilian memory.
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