Sparkling Tuscan Lemonade
Calories: 99.3|Fat: 0.04|Carbohydrates: 6.9|Protein: 0.1
| 2 hours 5 minutes
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This sparkling Tuscan lemonade recipe is perfect for hot summer days! Made with 5 simple ingredients, it's tart, sweet, refreshing, and delicious.
This Splarkling Tuscan Lemonade isn’t just a beverage; it’s an experience. Can’t wait for summer to enjoy our backyard, fire up the grill, and do all the things southern belles love: gardening, making homemade lemonade, and sipping it from mason jars.
Why You’ll Like It
Sip, savor, and let the flavors transport you to the heart of Tuscany!
- 5 Ingredients: Lemonade, Lemons, Limoncello, Vodka and Sparkling water.
- Bubbly Bliss: This effervescent cocktail takes you on an imaginary trip in the charming Tuscan landscapes and you have just stopped for a late afternoon Italian apertifo!
- Tart and Refreshing!
Fat: 0.04|Carbohydrates: 6.9|Protein: 0.1
Description
This sparkling Tuscan lemonade recipe is perfect for hot summer days! Made with 5 simple ingredients, it's tart, sweet, refreshing, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 340 ml lemonade
- 2 lemons thinly sliced
- 85 ml limoncello
- 170 ml vodka (or lemon infused vodka)
- 900 ml sparkling water
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the lemons. Set aside a few lemon slices for garnishing.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemonade, limoncello, and vodka.
- Gently add most thinly sliced lemons to the pitcher. Keep a few slices aside for garnishing individual glasses.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let the mixture chill for 1-2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the lemon slices to infuse their essence into the mix.
- When ready to serve, take the pitcher out of the refrigerator.
- Just before serving, gently pour the sparkling water into the pitcher. The fizziness of the water will give your Tuscan Lemonade a refreshing and effervescent touch.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the Tuscan Lemonade over the ice in each glass. Garnish the glasses with the reserved lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for a delightful visual appeal.
- Serve the Tuscan Lemonade immediately to capture its refreshing flavors at their best. Sip, savor, and relish the blend of zesty lemon, limoncello, and vodka, all brought together with the sparkling water's effervescence.
Tips
- Adjust the sweetness and tartness of the lemonade by using more or less limoncello and adjusting the amount of lemonade to your preference. Similarly, using normal vodka or using lemon-infused vodka is entirely your choice. I say that you don’t need to prepare overnight lemon-infused vodka as the drink is tart enough.
- Drink responsibly and ensure that this beverage is consumed only by individuals of legal drinking age in your region.
- Chill all the ingredients before mixing for a refreshing experience.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less lemonade to suit your taste.
- For an elegant touch, freeze lemon slices in ice cubes and use them to keep the drink cool without diluting it.
Variations
- For an Italian nonalcoholic lemonade try our Italian Lemonade Soda.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by using a limoncello substitute and omitting vodka.
- Try adding 2 large spoonfuls of lemon curd
- Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or thyme for an aromatic dimension.
How to serve the Tuscan Lemonade
This drink is perfect for picnics, brunches, or any occasion where you want to share a touch of Tuscan sunshine:
- Serve Tuscan Lemonade in tall glasses filled with ice.
- Add lemon slices and a sprig of mint for an inviting visual appeal.
- Pair it with light salads, seafood, or charcuterie for a well-rounded culinary experience.
Health Info
- Calories: 99.3
- Sugar: 6.21
- Sodium: 17.7
- Fat: 0.04
- Carbohydrates: 6.9
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 0.1
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Other refreshing recipes using lemon:
- The Italian Lemon Sbriciolata is also called Lemon Crumb Cheesecake.
- Mary Berry Lemon Curd Recipe
- Limoncello homemade recipe for the Italian drink to take right after lunch or dinner.
- Limoncello Cheesecake
- Mary Berry Yoghurt Cake is a soft baked cake with lemon and yoghurt.
Or you can take a look at our trendy refreshing drinks:
- Italian Lemonade Soda
- Homemade iced coffee
- The Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew – a fan favorite.
- Vanilla Affogato al Caffe recipe with a shot of espresso being served over ice cream.
