Limoncello Sparkler
Looking for a light and refreshing summer cocktail? You just found it. This hard lemonade recipe is the perfect homemade drink for happy hour on a hot summer day!
Limoncello Sparkler
A refreshing and zesty homemade hard lemonade with a touch of vodka and limoncello.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/8 cup water (divided)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz Lemoncello lemon liquor
- Sparkling water
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Juice fresh lemons with a hand or electric juicer, then pour the juice into a 32-ounce mason jar. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/8 cup of water and the sugar. On low heat, simmer just until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the sugar water (simple syrup) into the mason jar with the lemon juice.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup of water and stir well.
- Add the vodka and limoncello liquor. Mix well.
- Put a lid on the jar and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours or until you are ready to make individual servings.
- When ready to serve, fill a 16-ounce mason jar with ice and a couple of fresh lemon slices. Pour in lemonade concentrate until about 3/4 full, then top with sparkling water.