Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail

Cool, crisp, and light, a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail is perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days.  Not to mention with its vibrant red raspberries and pretty pale yellow color, it's stunningly beautiful, too!

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It seems we've been on a bit of a cocktail kick lately here at The Kitchen is My Playground.  In the last few weeks, we've shared a Champagne Cobbler Cocktail, a Moscato Bee's Knees Wines Cocktail, and a  refreshing Cucumber Gin & Tonic.  But then, we never tire of great cocktails -- and we sure hope you don't, either.

We truly have so much fun creating and trying different cocktails, sometimes we think we should be writing a cocktail blog. But instead of writing and keeping up two blogs, we'll just stick to sharing our cocktail favorites with you here on  The Kitchen is My Playground. -- Deal?

Now, when it comes to this Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello cocktail, there's a whole lot to love.

Cool, crisp, and light, a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail is perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days.

First off, the flavor combination of lemon from the Limoncello liqueur, mint, and raspberry is so tasty, cool, and crisp. Lemon is the predominant flavor, with just hints of the raspberry and mint coming through.

Second, the-bit-of-bubbles from the sparkling wine adds a fun lightness that makes this Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello cocktail completely refreshing -- and just perfect for enjoying on the porch or patio on hot summer days. But hey, trust me when I say we certainly wouldn't turn it down in other seasons, as well.

And third, this cocktail is simply stunningly gorgeous. Its vibrant red raspberries truly pop when floating against the pale yellow of the Limoncello-sparkling wine mixture below. And then the fresh green mint? -- It just add its own little flair of color, too.

Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail Ingredients:

Just 4 ingredients come together to make this stunningly beautiful and flavorful cocktail. To whip one up, you'll need:

• Limoncello - Chilled Limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur, forms the lemony foundation of this crisp and refreshing cocktail, as well as gives it its beautiful pale yellow color. Look for Limoncello in your local liquor store.

• Sparkling wine - Choose your favorite, such as a Champagne or Prosecco. For a slightly sweeter cocktail, use sparkling Moscato instead of champagne or Prosecco, or stir in a pinch of sugar.

• Fresh mint - Adds a subtle refreshing undertone of flavor and a pretty pop of color to the cocktail.

• Fresh raspberries - Brings the raspberry element to the cocktail, and lends a beautiful vibrant red color contrast against the drink's pale yellow color. 

How to Make a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail:

It's truly easy to mix up a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail, and one comes together in a flash.

Start by popping some fresh raspberries in the freezer about 10-15 minutes before you'd like to enjoy your cocktail. This firms the raspberries up so they don't break apart right away in the drink, and chills them so they'll help keep your cocktail nice and cold.

Lightly muddle a large mint leaf in a champagne glass by pressing it with a spoon against the inside of the glass. Then add in some chilled Limoncello and sparkling wine, and stir these gently together to combine. 

Drop in 3 to 5 of the partially-frozen raspberries. Then garnish the cocktail with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint.

Then you're good to go with sipping away on your refreshing lemony delight!

We just love the way the vibrant red of the raspberries stand out floating against the pale yellow of the Limoncello-sparkling wine mixture. And then the pops of green mint just add their own little flair to the cocktail's beauty.

Stay cool as we head into the summer months, everyone.  And happy summer sipping!

Check out these other fun & tasty sparkling cocktails:

• Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail
• Champagne Margaritas
• Sparkling Limoncello Cooler
• Champagne Cobbler Cocktail
• Royal Champagne Cocktail
• Royal Mimosas
• Sparkling Mint Juleps
• Sparkling Cosmopolitan
• More beverage recipes

  

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Yield: 1 cocktail

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail

Cool, crisp, and light, a Sparkling Raspberry-Limoncello Cocktail is perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days. Not to mention with its vibrant red raspberries and pretty pale yellow color, it's stunningly beautiful, too!

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

For Each Cocktail:

• 1 oz. chilled Limoncello
• 3 oz. chilled sparkling wine, such as Champagne or Prosecco
• 1 large mint leaf
• 3 to 5 fresh raspberries

Instructions

1. Freeze raspberries for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Lightly muddle mint leaf in a champagne glass. Add chilled Limoncello and sparkling wine; stir gently to combine.
3. Drop in raspberries.

TRACEY'S NOTES:

1. For a slightly sweeter cocktail, use sparkling Moscato instead of champagne or Prosecco, or stir in a pinch of sugar.
2. To make a larger batch in a pitcher, use 3 cups sparkling wine, 1 cup Limoncello, about 1 cup raspberries, and 6 large mint leaves.

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