Easy Limoncello Mocktail Refreshing Drink (Print Version)
A zesty, alcohol-free drink bursting with lemon flavor, ideal for summer days or festive occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Mock Limoncello Syrup
01 - 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 2 tbsp agave syrup or simple syrup
03 - 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
04 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of turmeric for color, optional
→ Drink Base
06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water
07 - 1/2 cup chilled lemonade, preferably unsweetened
08 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh lemon slices
10 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together lemon juice, agave syrup, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and turmeric in a small bowl until fully combined to create the flavored syrup base.
02 - Fill two glasses generously with ice cubes to chill the mocktail properly.
03 - Pour half of the prepared mock limoncello syrup into each glass over the ice.
04 - Pour 1/4 cup lemonade and 1/2 cup sparkling water into each glass.
05 - Stir gently to incorporate all ingredients. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The turmeric trick creates that gorgeous golden color without any artificial dyes
- You can batch this for parties and feel fancy without the morning-after regrets
02 -
- The turmeric can stain light-colored clothes, so maybe skip the bright white outfit for mixing sessions
- Letting the syrup sit for 10 minutes lets the lemon zest infuse deeper, making it taste like it steeped for hours
03 -
- Whisk the turmeric vigorously with a tiny splash of warm water first to avoid any gritty texture
- The syrup keeps in the fridge for a week, but honestly it never lasts that long in my house