Clean, crisp and refreshing, this Pink Moscato Limoncello Spritzer is perfect for hot summer evenings relaxing with friends.
I'm definitely not your go-to person at gatherings for making cocktails, but I must say, I nailed it with this one. This drink is fruity, not too sweet, and vibrant with a touch of lemon citrus.
I had some leftover pink and red moscato wine from my get-together with my girlfriends and after finding some pink lemons, yes, pink lemons at Trader Joe’s, I came up with this pretty little drink.
I had never seen a pink lemons before, never knew there was such a thing. Pink lemonade is made by using cranberries, raspberries or strawberries for the pink color.
After returning home from my grocery trip I had to research this strange on the outside, and beautiful on the inside fruit.
Here’s what I found. This variety of lemons were first discovered in California in 1930.
Pink lemons are variegated with yellow and green stripes and comes from the Eureka tree. Lycopene the same antioxidant that gives pink grapefruits their ruby color, also gives pink lemons their color. When the green fades the fruit is ripe, and it only gets pinker the more they ripen. Pink lemons have a fruity, floral flavor making them perfect for desserts and drinks. I’ve been rocking them in my water. To read more about this delightful fruit, check out Specialty Produce.
This is a simple uncomplicated drink, the best kind I my opinion. I had some limoncello that I hardly ever use, this was my chance to use it.
There are two ways to prepare this lovely drink. The first way is to simply mix wine, limoncello, lemon juice together and finish with sparking water or club soda to taste and garnish with lemon slice and mint leaves.
The second way is to muddle the lemon and mint first, for those mint lovers, add wine and limoncello, pour into glass and top off with sparking water or club soda.
Be prepared to enjoy this crisp refreshing drink and when it's gone you’ll want more, but please, please drink responsibly.
Pink Moscato Limoncello Spritzer
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 5.5 oz.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pink or red moscato
- ¼ cup Limoncello
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- sparkling water or club soda to taste, I used ½ cup
- ice
- lemon slices and mint for garnishing and/or muddling
Instructions
- Mix and pour method:
- Pour wine, limoncello and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker or small pitcher, place top on shaker and shake vigorously, if using pitcher, stir with spoon.
- Add ice to two glasses and pour drink into two glasses.
- Top off with sparking water or club soda to taste, I used about 2 ozs. for each drink.
- Garnish with lemon slice and mint.
- Serve immediately.
- Muddle method:
- Place about 3 to 4 slices of lemons into cocktail shaker or small pitcher add 7 mint leaves and muddle.
- Add wine and limoncello to shaker, place top on shaker and shake vigorously, if using pitcher, stir with spoon.
- Add ice to two glasses and pour drink into the glasses.
- Top off the drinks with sparkling water or club soda to taste.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5.5 oz
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5.9
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13.8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 0
If you make this recipe or a version of it, take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving or leave a comment below. I’d love to see or hear about your version of Pink Moscato Limoncello Spritzer.
Bruno says
It's e crisp and refreshing,
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fnaf says
This looks so incredible and so easy to make! We are totally going to try this!
Celeste says
Thanks, have fun and enjoy!
Rosemond says
Oh I can't wait to try this! Sounnds perfect for summertime. And I've never seen a pink lemon, I live in CA so I need to track them down.
Celeste says
Hi Rosemond, I'm glad you like it. If you can't find pink lemons you can use regular lemons. Enjoy!
melanie- the party suite says
Pink lemons! Who knew. I'm pinning this to our Drinks Board!
Celeste says
This is my first time using them and I'm so glad I found them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Thanks for stopping by.
Courtney says
What a gorgeous summer drink! I'll definitely be making this! 🙂
Celeste says
Hi Courtney, I really enjoyed coming up with this one. Enjoy!
Sarah - Craft Invaders says
I have never heard of pink lemons until now! I love anything lemony, and have in fact made my own limoncello a couple of times. I know I would love this x
Celeste says
I need to try making my own limoncello. It would be so nice to make this drink with my own homemade limoncello.
Gina Lincicu says
Your pictures are gorgeous!! This looks so refreshing. Thanks for linking up to TastyTuesdays.
Celeste says
Thanks Gina, I hope you have a chance to give this a try soon and enjoy it as much as I do.
Erika says
I have never heard of a pink lemon, how knew?!? But this looks delicious, refreshing and simple. I am all in on this!
Celeste says
I'm happy I happened upon them, they are really nice in this drink.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the drink.
Sam A Happy Home In Holland says
Sounds delicious and refreshing - perfect for the summer! 🙂
Celeste says
It is so perfect for the summer, it's a nice addition to any summer drink list.
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
This looks so refreshing, Celeste! Visiting from Weekend Wind Down and had to check this drink out!
Celeste says
Thank you Gail, I certainly hope you had a great 4th.
Tonya Conteh says
Go ahead, Celeste! Turning into a bartender are you?! 🙂 You knocked this drink out the park!
Celeste says
Thanks Tonya,
Every now and then I can come up with one that's a keeper. I'm not sure if I can claim the title of bartender just yet, but I have enjoyed giving it a try. I hope you enjoyed your 4th.